The feruloyl esterase gene family of Fusarium graminearum is differentially regulated by aromatic compounds and hosts

► Fusarium graminearum genome contain three type B, three type C, and one type D FAE genes. ► FAE genes have complex expression patterns unique to each gene. ► FAEB1 and FAEC1 are induced by ferulic acid and related aromatic compounds. ► FAEB1 and FAED are the key FAE genes expressed during growth on wheat. ► FAEB1 and FAED are not required for pathogenicity on wheat.