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 sp… Show more
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