The MYMATCH research and innovation project, funded by the Horizon Europe program, brings together 12 partners from 9 European countries to tackle food safety risks linked to climate change. Our focus is on mycotoxins, harmful compounds produced by fungi such as Aspergillus, Fusarium, and Alternaria.

To address this challenge, MYMATCH aims to predict and mitigate mycotoxin risks, assess exposure, and implement effective risk management measures. The project will culminate in the creation of the AI Mycotoxin Management Platform, offering tailored predictions and recommendations for researchers, farmers, industry stakeholders, and policymakers.

Spotlight on WP6: understanding fungal behaviour under climate stress
Under the coordination of Cranfield University, WP6 is generating new ecological and physiological data on fungi at multiple scales to improve predictive models. This work is crucial to understanding how climate change impacts fungal interactions and mycotoxin production.

📸 The images below show WP6 in action:

• In vitro characterization of fungal strains collected from all project partners.
• Screening the strains for the upcoming experimental phase, where these will be tested under varying temperature, humidity, and CO₂ conditions.

These steps will help us select isolates that demonstrate resilience and maintain toxin production under climate stress. The resulting dataset will inform modelling activities across MYMATCH, ultimately supporting better risk management strategies for food safety in a changing climate.