The importance of <i>Fusarium</i> head blight resistance in the cereal breeding industry: Case studies from Germany and Austria

Fusarium head blight (FHB) resistance in wheat and triticale has a high priority the European Union because of strict guidelines for major mycotoxins deoxynivalenol (DON) zearalenone (ZON) admission policy regulatory authorities. Potentially 70% arable land Germany about 60% Austria can be affected by Fusarium. Although epidemics occur only some years and/or regions, DON ZON are detected every year varying amounts wheat, rye maize. Despite significance FHB breeding companies, as validated recent survey, progress is basically absent both countries. The main reasons complex inheritance proportions dwarfing allele Rht-D1b high-yielding varieties promoting susceptibility. this, with (score 2–3 on 1–9 scale) have been released that account, however, 11% 18% multiplication area Austria, respectively. For triticale, an official testing system terms content exists but not other cereals. Susceptibility to maize ear rot described Germany. Additionally, stalk countries should established.