This solution offers a validated method for accurate quantitation of mycotoxins in corn and wheat using HPLC/LC-MSMS and commercial immunodetection assays. It provides a detailed comparison of analytical chemistry techniques and immunodiagnostics, ensuring reliable detection and quantitation.
This innovative solution provides a comprehensive method for the quantitation of mycotoxins in corn and wheat. It leverages advanced analytical chemistry techniques, such as HPLC-UV, HPLC-fluorescence, and LC-MS/MS, and compares their effectiveness with commercial lateral-flow immunodetection systems. This dual approach ensures highly accurate and reliable results, making it ideal for agricultural stakeholders who require precise mycotoxin detection.
This solution is at Technology Readiness Level 4, indicating that it has been validated in a laboratory environment and is ready for further development and testing in relevant field conditions.
Oregon State University is a comprehensive public research university and Oregon’s land‑grant institution, with a main campus in Corvallis and a statewide footprint. Industry partners tap a statewide Extension network and county offices to pilot and scale solutions with communities and companies across Oregon. A coastal marine science campus in Newport anchors ocean research and provides access to open‑ocean wave‑energy test ranges and grid‑connected infrastructure under development nearby, enabling sea‑to‑shore prototyping. Field stations and university‑managed research forests support long‑term trials and product validation in real‑world environments. A dedicated technology transfer office and the OSU Advantage programs—including the Advantage Accelerator—streamline IP, licensing, startup formation, and industry agreements.