Zhiqing Guo

Introduction Fusarium species (Ascomycota, Nectriaceae) are among the most diverse and widespread plant-infecting fungi [1]. They cause important diseases of maize, small-grain cereals, vegetables and even trees [2]. Decreased yield as well as diminished quality of plant products due to Fusarium infection cause significant economic losses worldwide [3,4]. Moreover, Fusarium species are prominent p ...