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Aflasafe in Africa: progress and prospects for biocontrol in aflatoxin mitigation, Bandyopadhyay, R., Atehnkeng, J., Augusto, J., Beed, F., Cassidy, D., Cotty, P., Dubois, T., Hasson, O., Masha, K.*, McDaniel, M., Mignouna, J.*, Mutegi, C., Sandahl, J. and Warrior, P., Abstract, P. 40 in Abstracts of Lectures and Posters, 7th Conference of the World Mycotoxin Forum and 13th IUPAC International Symposium on Mycotoxins and Phycotoxins. 5-9 November 2012, Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 2012.
 
Aflasafe SN01 is the first biocontrol product approved for aflatoxin mitigation in two nations, Senegal and The Gambia, Senghor, A. L., Ortega-Beltran, A., Atehnkeng, J., Jarju, P.*, Cotty, P. and Bandyopadhyay, R., in: Plant Disease, pages 1-13, ISSN 0191-2917, 2021. [DOI]
 
Aflatoxin biocontrol effectiveness in the real world-Private sector-led efforts to manage aflatoxins in Nigeria through biocontrol-centered strategies, Ola, O. T.*, Ogedengbe, O. O.*, Raji, T. M.*, Eze, B.*, Chama, M.*, Ilori, O. N.*, Awofisayo, M. A.*, Kaptoge, L., Bandyopadhyay, R., Ortega-Beltran, A. and Ndarubu, A. A.*, in: Frontiers in Microbiology, volume 13, number -: 977789, pages 1-10, ISSN 1664-302X, 2022. [DOI]
 
Aflatoxin biocontrol in practice requires a multidisciplinary, long-term approach, Ortega-Beltran, A. and Bandyopadhyay, R., in: Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, volume 7, number -: 1110964, pages 1-15, ISSN 2571-581X, 2023. [DOI]
 
Aflatoxin contamination of maize and groundnut in Burundi: distribution of contamination, identification of causal agents and potential biocontrol genotypes of Aspergillus flavus, Nsabiyumva, G.*, Mutegi, C., Wagacha, M.*, Mohamed, A. B., Njeru, N. K.*, Ndayihanzamaso, P.*, Niyuhire, C.*, Atehnkeng, J., Njukwe, E., Callicott, K., Cotty, P., Ortega-Beltran, A. and Bandyopadhyay, R., in: Frontiers in Microbiology, volume 14, number -: 1106543, pages 1-13, ISSN 1664-302X, 2023. [DOI]
 
Aflatoxin in chili peppers in Nigeria: extent of contamination and control using atoxigenic aspergillus flavus genotypes as biocontrol agents, Ezekiel, C. N., Ortega-Beltran, A., Oyedeji, E. O., Atehnkeng, J., Kossler, P., Tairu, F.*, Hoeschle-Zeledon, I., Karlovsky, P., Cotty, P. and Bandyopadhyay, R., in: Toxins, volume 11, number -: 429, pages 1-14, ISSN 2072-6651, 2019. [DOI]
 
Allelopathic potential of some biocontrol agents for the control of fungal rot of yellow yam (Dioscorea cayenensis Lam), Dania, V., Fadina, O.*, Ayodele, M. and Kumar, P. L., in: African Journal of Biotechnology, volume 14, number 6, pages 474-481, ISSN 1684-5315, 2015. [DOI]
 
An assessment of willingness to pay by maize and groundnut farmers for aflatoxin biocontrol product in northern Nigeria, Ayedun, B., Okpachu, O. G., Manyong, V., Atehnkeng, J., Akinola, A. A.*, Abu, G. A.*, Bandyopadhyay, R. and Abdoulaye, T., in: Journal of Food Protection, volume 80, number 9, pages 1451-1460, ISSN 0362-028X, 2017. [DOI]
 
Antagonistic effects of biocontrol agents against Phytophthora infestans and growth stimulation in tomatoes, Kariuki, W. G.*, Mungai, N. W.*, Otaye, D. O.*, Thuita, M., Muema, E., Korir, H.* and Masso, C., in: African Crop Science Journal, volume 28, number s1, pages 55-70, ISSN 1021-9730, 2020. [DOI]
 
Assessment of maize damage by the invasive alien fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda in Ketou (Benin): first report of parasitic Hexamermis albicans and prospects for biocontrol, Winsou, J., Tepa-Yotto, G ., Adandonon, A.*, Houssou, G., Goergen, G . and Tamo, M., Abstract p. 25 in the book of abstracts of the 22nd Meeting and Conference of the African Association of Insect Scientists, ARC, Wad Medani, Sudan 23-26 October, 2017.
 
Atoxigenic-based technology for biocontrol of aflatoxin in maize and groundnuts for Tanzania, Mahuku, G., Mauro, A., Pallangyo, B.*, Nsami, E.*, Boni, S., Koyano, E., Mponda, O.*, Ortega-Beltran, A., Atehnkeng, J., Aquiline, F., Samuel, R., Njela, J., Cotty, P. and Bandyopadhyay, R., in: World Mycotoxin Journal, volume 16, number 1, pages 59-73, ISSN 1875-0710, 2023. [DOI]
 
Biocontrol agents in combination with Moringa oleifera extract for integrated control of Sclerotium-caused cowpea damping-off and stem rot, Adandonon, A.*, Aveling, T.*, Labuschagne, N.* and Tamo, M., in: European Journal of Plant Pathology, volume 115, pages 409-418, ISSN 0929-1873, 2006. [DOI]
 
Biocontrol of fungal plant pathogens, Navi, S. and Bandyopadhyay, R., pages 354-365, Surrey, UK: CABI, 2002.
 
Biocontrol of Striga hermonthica, Beed, F., Paper presented at Striga Partnership Building Meeting: Development of Concept note solicited by Gates, 2010.
 
Biocontrol potential of indigenous entomopathogenic nematodes from Cameroon against scale insect pest Stictococcus vayssierei and tending ant Anoplolepis tenella, Ngo Kanga, F., Hauser, S. and Moens, M., in: Biological Control, volume 149, number -: 104321, pages 1-10, ISSN 1049-9644, 2020. [DOI]
 
Biocontrol potential of native Trichoderma isolates against root-knot nematodes in West African vegetable production systems, Affokpon, A., Coyne, D., Htay, C. C.*, Agbede, R. D.*, Lawouin, L. and Coosemans, J., in: Soil Biology and Biochemistry, volume 43, number 3, pages 600-608, ISSN 0038-0717, 2011. [DOI]
 
Biocontrol using Fusarium oxysporum: a critical component of integrated Striga management, Beed, F., Hallett, S., Venne, J. and Watson, A., pages 283-300, chapter 21, World Scientific, 2007.
 
Biocontrol: saving the environment, saving farmers' incomes, Ajuonu, O., in: R4D Review, volume 3, pages 22-23, ISSN 2071-3681, 2009.
 
Biocontrol-based strategies for improving soil health and managing plant-parasitic nematodes in coffee production, Saikai, K., Oduori, C. A., Situma, E., Njoroge, S.*, Murunde, R.*, Kimenju, J.*, Miano, D.*, Haukeland, S. and Coyne, D., in: Frontiers in Plant Science, volume 14, number -: 1196171, pages 1-14, ISSN 1664-462X, 2023. [DOI]
 
Can it be all more simple? Manufacturing aflatoxin biocontrol products using dry spores of atoxigenic isolates of Aspergillus flavus as active ingredients, Ortega-Beltran, A., Kaptoge, L., Senghor, A. L., Aikore, M. O. S., Jarju, P.*, Momanyi, H., Konlambigue, M., Falade, T. D. O. and Bandyopadhyay, R., in: Microbial Biotechnology, pages 1-14, ISSN 1751-7915, 2021. [DOI]
 
Compatibility of Neoseiulus paspalivorus and Proctolaelaps bickleyi, candidate biocontrol agents of the coconut mite Aceria guerreronis: spatial niche use and intraguild predation, Lawson-Balagbo, L. M., Gondim, M.*, De Moraes, G.*, Hanna, R. and Schausberger, P., in: Experimental and Applied Acarology, volume 45, number 1-2, pages 1-13, ISSN 0168-8162, 2008. [DOI]
 
Degradation of aflatoxins B1 by atoxigenic Aspergillus flavus biocontrol agents, Maxwell, L. A., Callicott, K., Bandyopadhyay, R., Mehl, H. L., Orbach, M. J. and Cotty, P. J.*, in: Plant Disease, pages 1-8, ISSN 0191-2917, 2021. [DOI]
 
Developing an aflatoxin biocontrol product against aflatoxin- producing Aspergillus spp. in Zambia, Akello, J., Atehnkeng, J., Mukanga, M.*, Njapau, H.*, Dubois, T.+, Cotty, P. and Bandyopadhyay, R., Abstract, p. 177 in the book of abstracts of the Tropentag 2015: management of land use systems for enhanced food security - conflicts, controversies and resolutions, in Humboldt-Universitat Berlin, Germany, September 16 - 18, 2015.
 
Development of ISSR's to characterise biotypes of Imperata cylindrica from Se USA and West Africa and Fi ELD tests of plant pathogens for suitability as biocontrol agents, Beed, F., Charudattan, R. and Den Breeyen, A., in: International Bioherbicide Group Newsletter, pages 9-10, 2005.
 
Distribution of active ingredients of a commercial aflatoxin biocontrol product in naturally occurring fungal communities across Kenya, Islam, M. S., Callicott, K., Mutegi, C., Bandyopadhyay, R. and Cotty, P., in: Microbial Biotechnology, pages 1-12, ISSN 1751-7907, 2020. [DOI]
 
Does use of atoxigenic biocontrol products to mitigate aflatoxin in maize increase fumonisin content in grains?, Ortega-Beltran, A., Agbetiameh, D., Atehnkeng, J., Falade, T. D. O. and Bandyopadhyay, R., in: Plant Disease, pages 1-6, ISSN 0191-2917, 2021. [DOI]
 
Environmental distribution and genetic diversity of vegetative compatibility groups determine biocontrol strategies to mitigate aflatoxin contamination of maize by Aspergillus flavus, Atehnkeng, J., Donner, M., Ojiambo, P. S., Ikotun, B.*, Augusto, J., Cotty, P. and Bandyopadhyay, R., in: Microbial Biotechnology, pages 1-14, ISSN 1751-7907, 2015. [DOI]
 
Evaluation of atoxigenic isolates of Aspergillus flavus as potential biocontrol agents for aflatoxin in maize, Atehnkeng, J.*, Ojiambo, P., Ikotun, T.*, Sikora, R., Cotty, P. and Bandyopadhyay, R., in: Food Additives and Contaminants: Part A, volume 25, number 10, pages 1264-1271, ISSN 0265-203X, 2008. [DOI]
 
Exploring the banana (Musa spp.) microbiome in Uganda, for the identification of new endophytes and potential biocontrol agents, Ramaroson, M. L., University of Bordeaux, 2018.
 
Factors affecting plant disease suppression by biocontrol: a meta-analysis, Ojiambo, P. and Scherm, H., in: Phytopathology, volume 96, number 96, pages S87, 2006.
 
Field efficacy of two atoxigenic biocontrol products for mitigation of aflatoxin contamination in maize and groundnut in Ghana, Agbetiameh, D., Ortega-Beltran, A., Awuah, R. T.*, Atehnkeng, J., Elzein, A., Cotty, P. and Bandyopadhyay, R., in: Biological Control, volume 150, number 104351, pages 1-13, ISSN 1049-9644, 2020. [DOI]
 
Fungal communities associated with almond throughout crop development: Implications for aflatoxin biocontrol management in California, Ortega-Beltran, A., Moral, J., Puckett, R. D., Morgan, D. P., Cotty, P. and Michailides, T., in: PLoS ONE, volume 13, number 6(e0199127), pages 1-15, ISSN 1932-6203, 2018. [DOI]
 
Fungal endophytes from banana for the biocontrol of Radopholus similis, Niere, B., Speijer, P., Gold, C. and Sikora, R., in: Mobilizing IPM for sustainable banana production in Africa: proceedings of a workshop on banana IPM, Nelspruit, South Africa, 23-28 November 1998, pages 313-318, INIBAP, 1999.
 
Genetic diversity of Imperata cylindrica: the implications for fungal biocontrol, Den Breeyen, A., Charudattan, R., Beed, F., MacDonald, G., Rollins, J. and Altpeter, F., in: Florida Weed Science Society Annual Meeting, 21-22 February. GCREC, Balm: proceedings, pages 14-31, 2006.
 
Impact of frequency of application on the long-term efficacy of the biocontrol product Aflasafe in reducing aflatoxin contamination in maize, Atehnkeng, J., Ojiambo, P., Ortega-Beltran, A., Augusto, J., Cotty, P. J.* and Bandyopadhyay, R., in: Frontiers in Microbiology, volume 13, number -: 1049013, pages 1-14, ISSN 1664-302X, 2022. [DOI]
 
Impact of storage conditions on the shelf life of aflatoxin biocontrol products containing atoxigenic isolates of Aspergillus flavus as active ingredient applied in various countries in Africa, Ortega-Beltran, A., Aikore, M. O. S., Kaptoge, L., Agbetiameh, D., Moral, J. and Bandyopadhyay, R., in: CABI Agriculture and Bioscience, volume 5, number -: 78, pages 1-9, ISSN 2662-4044, 2024. [DOI]
 
In vitro growth characterization and biocontrol potential of naturally occurring nematophagous fungi recovered from root-knot nematode infested vegetable fields in Benin, Affokpon, A.*, Coyne, D., De Proft, M. and Coosemans, J., in: International Journal of Pest Management, volume 61, number 4, pages 273-283, ISSN 0967-0874, 2015. [DOI]
 
Interactions between cassava green mite biocontrol and cassava mosaic disease management, Toko, M., Hanna, R., Legg, J., Kalyebi, A., Ogwang, J.* and Otema, M, Abstract (Poster) in Book of Abstracts of the 11th Triennial Symposium of ISTRC-AB, held at Memling Hotel, Kinshasa. 4-8 October, 2010.
 
Keeping toxigenic Aspergillus section Flavi and aflatoxin contamination at bay by deploying atoxigenic-based biocontrol products during production of groundnut and maize in Mozambique, Augusto, J., Atehnkeng, J., Ortega-Beltran, A., Cotty, P. and Bandyopadhyay, R., in: Frontiers in Microbiology, volume 15, number -: 1501924, pages 1-14, ISSN 1664-302X, 2024. [DOI]
 
Mitigation of aflatoxin contamination of maize, groundnut, and sorghum by commercial biocontrol products in farmers' fields across Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Togo, Bonkoungou, S.*, Dagno, K.*, Basso, A.*, Ekanao, T.*, Atehnkeng, J., Agbetiameh, D., Neya, A.*, Toure, M.*, Tiendrebeogo, A.*, Konate, M.*, Outani, B.*, Konlambigue, M., Callicott, K., Cotty, P., Dieng, I., Falade, T. D. O., Bandyopadhyay, R. and Ortega-Beltran, A., in: CABI Agriculture and Bioscience, volume 5, number -: 106, pages 1-21, ISSN 2662-4044, 2024. [DOI]
 
Monitoring Aspergillus flavus genotypes in a multi-genotype aflatoxin biocontrol product with quantitative pyrosequencing, Shenge, K. C., Adhikari, B. N., Akande, A., Callicott, K., Atehnkeng, J., Ortega-Beltran, A., Kumar, P. L., Bandyopadhyay, R. and Cotty, P., in: Frontiers in Microbiology, volume 10, number -: 2529, pages 1-13, ISSN 1664-302X, 2019. [DOI]
 
Multiple year influences of the aflatoxin biocontrol product AF-X1 on the A. flavus communities associated with maize production in Italy, Ouadhene, M. A., Ortega-Beltran, A., Sanna, M., Cotty, P. J.* and Battilani, P., in: Toxins, volume 15, number 3: 184, pages 1-15, ISSN 2072-6651, 2023. [DOI]
 
Potential of atoxigenic Aspergillus flavus vegetative compatibility groups associated with maize and groundnut in Ghana as biocontrol agents for aflatoxin management, Agbetiameh, D., Ortega-Beltran, A., Awuah, R. T.*, Atehnkeng, J., Islam, M. S., Callicott, K., Cotty, P. and Bandyopadhyay, R., in: Frontiers in Microbiology, volume 10, number :- 2069, pages 1-15, ISSN 1664-302X, 2019. [DOI]
 
Potential of Cameroonian isolates of Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae for the biocontrol of the banana aphid, Pentalonia nigronervosa, vector of banana bunchy top virus, Enoh, A. C., Akoachere, J. F.*, Fossi, T. B.*, Membang, G., Ngatat, S., Fotso Kuate, A., Hanna, R., Kumar, P. L. and Fiaboe, K., in: PLoS ONE, volume 19, number 11: e0310746, pages 1-17, ISSN 1932-6203, 2024. [DOI]
 
Present status and perspective on the future use of aflatoxin biocontrol products, Moral, J., Garcia-Lopez, M. T., Camiletti, B., Jaime, R., Michailides, T., Bandyopadhyay, R. and Ortega-Beltran, A., in: Agronomy, volume 10, number -: 491, pages 1-19, ISSN 2073-4395, 2020. [DOI]
 
Progeny fitness determines the performance of the parasitoid Therophilus javanus, a prospective biocontrol agent against the legume pod borer, Souna, D. A., Bokonon-Ganta, A.*, Ravallec, M., Alizannon, M., Srinivasan, R., Pittendrigh, B. R., Volkoff, A. N. and Tamo, M., in: Scientific Reports, volume 11, number : 8990, pages 1-10, ISSN 2045-2322, 2021. [DOI]
 
Quantification of the aflatoxin biocontrol strain Aspergillus flavus AF36 in soil, and nuts and leaves of pistachio by real-time PCR, Garcia-Lopez, M. T., Luo, Y., Ortega-Beltran, A., Jaime, R., Moral, J. and Michailides, T., in: Plant Disease, pages 1-43, ISSN 0191-2917, 2020. [DOI]
 
Quantification of the aflatoxin biocontrol strain Aspergillus flavus AF36 in soil, and nuts and leaves of pistachio by real-time PCR, Garcia-Lopez, M. T., Luo, Y., Ortega-Beltran, A., Jaime, R., Moral, J. and Michailides, T., in: Plant Disease, pages 1-43, ISSN 0191-2917, 2021. [DOI]
 
Resistance to aspergillus flavus and aspergillus parasiticus in almond advanced selections and cultivars and its interaction with the aflatoxin biocontrol strategy, Moral, J., Garcia-Lopez, M. T., Gordon, A., Ortega-Beltran, A., Puckett, R. D., Tomari, R., Gradziel, T. M. and Michailides, T., in: Plant Disease, pages 1-6, ISSN 0191-2917, 2022. [DOI]
 
Root endophytic status of west African biocontrol agents and implications for root-knot nematode management, Affokpon, A.*, Djihinto, A. C.*, Coffi, E. N.*, Coyne, D. and Coosemans, J., in: Nematropica, volume 48, number 1, pages 92-100, ISSN 0099-5444, 2018.
 
Screening for potential Striga hermonthica fungal and bacterial biocontrol agents from suppressive soils in western Kenya, Neondo, J. O.*, Alakonya, A. E. and Kasili, R. W.*, in: BioControl, pages 1-11, ISSN 1386-6141, 2017.
 
Socioeconomic impact of cassava green mite biocontrol in Africa, Coulibaly, O., Hanna, R. and Toko, M., in: Paper presented at: Proceedings of the 3rd Inter-regional meeting of the Africa-wide Cassava Green Mite Biocontrol Project, pages 85-101, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Biological Control Center for Africa, Cotonou, 2003.
 
Structure of Aspergillus flavus populations associated with maize in Greece, Spain, and Serbia: Implications for aflatoxin biocontrol on a regional scale, Ouadhene, M. A., Callicott, K., Ortega-Beltran, A., Mehl, H. L., Cotty, P. J.* and Battilani, P., in: Environmental Microbiology Reports, volume 16, number 2: e13249, pages 1-16, ISSN 1758-2229, 2024. [DOI]
 
Suitability of cowpea sprouts to optimize rearing of biocontrol agents Phanerotoma syleptae (Zettel) and Liragathis javana (Bhat and Gupta), Agountcheme, P. S., Dannon, E. A., Datinon, B., Manbou, A., Sinzogan, A.*, Srinivasan, R., Pittendrigh, B. R. and Tamo, M., in: International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, volume 44, pages 2293-2303, ISSN 1742-7584, 2024. [DOI]
 
The atoxigenic biocontrol product Aflasafe SN01 is a valuable tool to mitigate aflatoxin contamination of both maize and groundnut cultivated in Senegal, Senghor, A. L., Ortega-Beltran, A., Atehnkeng, J., Callicott, K., Cotty, P. and Bandyopadhyay, R., in: Plant Disease, pages 1-45, ISSN 0191-2917, 2019. [DOI]
 
The vegetative compatibility group to which the US biocontrol agent Aspergillus flavus AF36 belongs is also endemic to Mexico, Ortega-Beltran, A., Grubisha, L. C., Callicott, K. and Cotty, P., in: Journal of Applied Microbiology, volume 120, number 4, pages 986-998, ISSN 1364-5072, 2016.
 
Thermal ecology of Zonocerus variegatus and its effect on biocontrol using pathogens, Blanford, S., Thomas, M. B. and Langewald, J., in: Agricultural and Forest Entomology, volume 2, pages 3-10, 2000.
 
Utilization of the potentials of selected microorganisms as biocontrol and biofertilizer for enhanced crop improvement, Oyekanmi, E., Coyne, D. and Fawole, B.*, in: Journal of Biological Sciences, volume 8, number 4, pages 746-752, ISSN 1727:3048, 2008.
 
Working together: partnering with grower organizations from development through distribution to make aflatoxin biocontrol a reality in the US/Africa, Cotty, P. and Bandyopadhyay, R., Abstract in Phytopathology, 2010.
 
Antagonistic microorganisms against postharvest rot pathogens in cassava and yams, Manjula, K., Richardson, O., Maina, M.* and Bandyopadhyay, R., Abstract (Poster) in Book of Abstracts of the 11th Triennial Symposium of ISTRC-AB, held at Memling Hotel, Kinshasa. 4-8 October, 2010.
 
Keywords:Biocontrol, antagonists, postharvest, yam, cassava

Role of nucleopolyhedroviruses (NPVs) in the management of lepidopteran pests in Asia, Rao, G., Kumar, C. S., Sireesha, K. and Kumar, P. L., pages 11-64, chapter 2, Springer, Switzerland, ISBN 978-3-319-14498-6, 2015. [DOI]
 
Biological control of Imperata cylindrica, Beed, F., Charudattan, R. and Den Breeyen, A., in: Proceedings of the 4th International Weed Science Congress, 20-24 June 2004, Durban, South Africa, pages 33, 2004.
 
Abstract:
An overview will be provided of the prospects for the biological control of the rhizomatous grass Imperata cylindrica [(L.) Raeuschel]. Imperata cylindrica is an undisputed target for control technologies in West Africa as it reduces crop yields and causes the abandonment of agricultural land for resource poor farmers. Biological control can provide an environmentally friendly, sustainable and selective method that will be adopted if it provides advantages over alternative control strategies. The influence of variation between biotypes of I. cylindrica will be considered in relation to their control by a single biological organism. The potential of fungal pathogens recovered from surveys in West Africa will be evaluated including Colletotrichum caudatum, Drechslera gigantea, Exserohilum rostratum, Glomerella cingulata and Puccinia rufipes. Malaysian isolates of C. caudatum have previously been tested as a biocontrol agent against the biotype there and isolates of D. gigantea and E. rostratum from USA were included in bioherbicide preparations against an USA biotype of I. cylindrica. Puccinia rufipes could potentially control this weed; as it is a biotroph, it is likely to act as a physiological sink to deplete the carbohydrate reserves stored in the rhizomes. It is the mobilisation of this stored carbohydrate which facilitates this weed’s competitive advantage to rapidly produce leaves following disturbance to the ecosystem, such as in slash and burn agriculture. This rust pathogen has also been observed, along with other biotrophs, in South Africa, where I. cylindrica is not considered a weed.