Genotyping and phenotyping of Fusarium graminearum isolates from Germany related to their mycotoxin biosynthesis.

Fusarium graminearum is the most important pathogen causing Fusarium head blight (FHB) of small cereal grains worldwide responsible for quantitative and qualitative yield losses. The presence in crops is often associated with mycotoxin contamination of foodstuff limiting its use for human and animal consumption. A collection of isolates of F.