Wheat Norin PL-9 (Akakabikei 3) developed by NARO Kyushu Okinawa Agricultural Research Center, Chikugo, Fukuoka, Japan, was selected from cross U24 (a cleistogamous line) / Saikai 165 (a chasmogamous line with Fusarium head blight (FHB) resistance) made in 2001 and registered in 2011. Norin PL-9 has cleistogamous characteristics that increase the resistance to initial infection of FHB. Norin PL-9 also has Saikai 165 (resistant) genotype in the quantitative trait locus (QTL) located on the short arm of the 3B chromosome (Fhb1), which is related to resistance to the spread of FHB. In addition, the accumulation of mycotoxin in grains due to FHB is similar to that of Saikai 165. Therefore, comprehensive resistance to FHB is excellent. Compared with the cleistogamous parent U24, Norin PL-9 usually matures seven days earlier and has higher resistance to FHB spread and mycotoxin accumulation. Norin PL-9 can introduce multiple factors related to FHB resistance to wheat materials in breeding programs.