Genome-wide association studies unravel genomic regions and candidate genes associated with Aspergillus flavus resistance in peanut kernels

Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is highly susceptible to A. flavus infection, producing highly carcinogenic aflatoxins. Breeding resistant varieties is an effective and sustainable approach to address this issue, and identifying novel genetic sources and loci underlying resistance is crucial. In this study, 353 A. hypogaea accessions were evaluated for resistance to A. flavus infection and […]