*Edited by Tulin Askun*

*Fusarium* species are ubiquitous environmental fungi and can cause severe invasive infections in plants. They are crop pathogens, and consumption of such infected crops can cause diseases in humans and animals. Furthermore, they act as spoilage organisms in stored products, such as wheat, sorghum, rice, and corn (maize). *Fusarium* species are mycotoxin producers and contaminate food and grains. Therefore, their eradication and management have economic importance as they can cause enormous economic and agricultural production losses. Despite the fact that the genus *Fusarium* Link (1809) has been known for over 200 years, new scientific information is being revealed by rapid advancements and breakthrough findings of interdisciplinary studies.

This book presents an introductory overview of an update to the scientific knowledge about *Fusarium*. It discusses various aspects of *Fusarium*, such as its genetic diversity, root rot incidence and severity, genetic resistance, molecular markers, mycotoxins, diseases caused by *Fusarium,* and their management and the biological control of these phytopathogens. Furthermore, it also elaborates upon new plant secondary metabolites that are effective against *Fusarium* and the molecular interaction between *Fusarium* and the plant.

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*Fusarium*


Resistance and Molecular Markers

*Fusarium*

Plant Diseases, Pathogen Diversity, Genetic

Diversity, Resistance and Molecular Markers