Abstract
There is limited efficacy with conventional seed sanitation methods, directly affecting food safety. Insufficient elimination of mycotoxin-producing fungi contaminating seed surfaces can result in high mycotoxin contamination. In this study, a new seed sanitation formula was investigated by examining molecules repurposed from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved food additives as active ingredients. Selected benzaldehydes, previously shown to inhibit mycotoxin production, could function as heat-sensitizing agents when co-applied with mild heat. The co-application substantially enhanced the sanitation efficacy against fungi contaminating crop seeds, whereas seed germination rate was unaffected. Therefore, benzaldehyde-based heat sensitization could be a promising tool to achieve safe and cost-effective pathogen control in agriculture/food production.
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