Fusarium graminearum: A Devastating Fungal Pathogen of Cereal Crops
Fusarium graminearum, also known as Gibberella zeae in its teleomorph stage, is a notorious fungal plant pathogen responsible for Fusarium head blight (FHB), a destructive disease affecting cereal crops such as wheat, barley, maize, and rice. This fungus poses a significant threat to global agriculture, causing substantial yield losses and contaminating grains with harmful mycotoxins. … Read more