Validation of a quick PCR method suitable for direct sequencing: Identification of Fusarium fungal species and chemotypes for preventive approaches in food safety

Marine Pallez, Matias Pasquali*, Torsten Bohn, Lucien Hoffmann, Marco Beyer

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Abstract

Species determination by sequencing and PCR genetic chemotyping, used to determine the toxigenic potential of Fusarium strains, is fundamental for developing preventive strategies in food safety. Here we propose and statistically validate a quick protocol for standardizing the procedure of species determination by sequencing of the elongation factor 1-α and multiplex genetic chemotyping using the Tri12 gene, based on fungal growth on Miracloth tissue coupled with microwave extraction. The test was validated on 75 Fusarium culmorum and Fusarium graminearum strains.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)351-358
Number of pages8
JournalFood Technology and Biotechnology
Volume52
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • EF1-α
  • Fusarium culmorum
  • Fusarium graminearum
  • Microwave DNA extraction

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