Here we present a protocol to analyze Aspergillus flavus growth and aflatoxin production in maize kernels expressing an antifungal protein. Using a GFP-expressing A. flavus strain we monitored the infection and spread of the fungus in mature kernels in real time. The assay is rapid, reliable, and reproducible.
Rajasekaran, K., Sayler, R. J., Majumdar, R., Sickler, C. M., Cary, J. W. Inhibition of Aspergillus flavus Growth and Aflatoxin Production in Transgenic Maize Expressing the α-amylase Inhibitor from Lablab purpureus L.. J. Vis. Exp. (144), e59169, doi:10.3791/59169 (2019).