Multiplex PCR‐based strategy to detect contamination with mycotoxigenic <i>Fusarium</i> species in rice and fingermillet collected from southern India

Abstract

The assay described here provided a rapid and reliable detection of trichothecene- and fumonisin-producing Fusarium directly from natural food grains and the results were always comparable with a conventional HPTLC detection method. It can, therefore, be used by the food industry to monitor quality and safety.