A Review of: Epidemiology and Management Practices of Fungal and Bacterial Diseases of Pearl Millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.]

Abstract

Economic significance of pearl millet has recently received more attention than ever, especially in light of the great nutritional value of gluten-free diets for people with celiac disease. The most major diseases afflict pearl millet include smut, ergot, rust, leaf blast, and green ear disease/downy mildew, despite many new varieties being created throughout the years. Nevertheless, to effectively control them and maximize the crop's economic production, diseases like leaf blast, rust, smut, bacterial leaf spot, stripe, and strike also require early attention. Result, comprehensive data has been gathered in this review within the categories of a etiology, epidemiology, and management practices. The goal of this review is to know the status of pearl millet diseasesis adequately understood, and their correct present management approaches and the need for prospects is underlined.