Chemistry of Zearalenone and Some of Its Derivatives

The chemistry of zearalenone ( L ) , a metabolite of Gibberella zeae (Fusarium graminearum) is reviewed.Isolation, structure determination, chemical and physical properties, total syntheses, biosynthesis, and biological properties of zearalenone and some of its derivatives are discussed, and a summary of spectral and analytical methods used is presented. Fermentation