Takuji Tanaka

1. IntroductionFusarium head blight (FHB) is a fungal disease caused by several Fusarium spp. Wheat, barley, oats, corn, and other cereal grains can be affected by FHB, resulting in small lightweight kernels and, thus, loss of yield. Fusarium spp. produce various amounts and types of trichothecene mycotoxins, which are highly toxic to humans and livestock [1]. A major mycotoxin produced by Fusariu ...