This warrants
for genetic engineering of cotton with manipulation of orthologous
resistance-associated genes/proteins and availability of naturally tolerant genotypes in corn and peanuts provides a window to look for resistant genes and factors. Using antifungal proteins and synthetic peptides (D4E1), transgenic cottons capable of resisting various phytopathogens including A. flavus have been developed [18]. Various other approaches have also been suggested for genetic control of pre-harvest aflatoxin contamination, including the development and use of crops with resistance to insects, resistance to plant stress (especially for tolerance to drought and high temperatures).