Mycotoxins and plant diseases in a changing climate: from pathogen ecology to smart surveillance and mitigation strategies (opens in new tab)

Mycotoxins, secondary metabolites produced by pathogenic fungi such as Fusarium, Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Alternaria pose a significant threat to global food safety and agricultural productivity. These toxins often arise concurrently with plant diseases, particularly under favorable environmental conditions that enhance fungal infection and colonization. Climate change, characterized by rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events...