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JOURNAL OF FUNGI
Volume 9, Issue 2, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/jof9020203
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Ascochyta rabiei; Cicer arietinum; Ascochyta blight; chickpea defense; disease management
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Chickpea, a crucial legume for many countries, is highly susceptible to Ascochyta blight caused by Ascochyta rabiei fungus. The pathogenesis of the disease and plant defense mechanisms against the pathogen are still poorly understood. Understanding these aspects is essential for crop protection.
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.), one of the most cultivated legumes worldwide, is crucial for the economy of several countries and a valuable source of nutrients. Yields may be severely affected by Ascochyta blight, a disease caused by the fungus Ascochyta rabiei. Molecular and pathological studies have not yet managed to establish its pathogenesis, since it is highly variable. Similarly, much remains to be elucidated about plant defense mechanisms against the pathogen. Further knowledge of these two aspects is fundamental for the development of tools and strategies to protect the crop. This review summarizes up-to-date information on the disease's pathogenesis, symptomatology, and geographical distribution, as well as on the environmental factors that favor infection, host defense mechanisms, and resistant chickpea genotypes. It also outlines existing practices for integrated blight management.
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