Abstract:

Fusarium toxin is non-host selective toxin which is produced by Fusarium, It may lead to plant wilting, root rot, ear rot and other diseases. This papper sums up the main types and mechanism of Fusarium toxin , Fusarium species to produce the toxins and major plant species infected by them. Effects of Fusarium toxins on the appearance of form, cells and cell structures, vascular and other parts of plants is also reviewed. Finally the prospect is provided for application of Fusarium toxin in study on pathogenesis of Fusarium and selection of resistant materials.