Key message In the present study, we identified 10 significant single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), 3 stable quantitative trait loci (QTLs) and 3 potential candidate genes associated with peanut kernel resistance to Aspergillus flavus stress. Abstract Peanut ( Arachis hypogaea L.) is highly susceptible to A. flavus infection, producing highly carcinogenic aflatoxins. Breeding resistant varieties is an effective and sustaina...