Pathogenic fungal pathogens and diseases: a mini review of effects on maize production

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dc.contributor.authorOsman, Magdoline
dc.contributor.authorKuunya, Ronald
dc.contributor.authorTamas, Andras
dc.contributor.authorTamas, Ratonyi
dc.date.accessioned2026-01-14T10:46:11Z
dc.date.available2026-01-14T10:46:11Z
dc.date.issued2025-12-02
dc.description.abstractMaize, the most important cereal globally in terms of nutrition and income, is highly susceptible to biotic stresses caused by various pathogens, including fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes, and parasitic plants. This review gives an account of the epidemiology, diversity, and effect of fungal diseases on maize, with a focus on common pathogens, namely Ustilago sp. and Fusarium sp. Additionally, the review explores the major contributors to the pathogen and disease development, namely: soil quality, temperature, and humidity. Clarity is made herein about the damages and effects on maize growth, including development, yield, and grain quality, with marked economic losses recorded annually. The increasing threat of climate change escalates the dangers, pointing out the urgency for sustainable control strategies of the diseases. Conventional methods of using chemicals have been rendered inadequate for maize fungal disease control, underscoring the need for applying biopesticides and natural products obtained from microorganisms as innovative, remediation strategies. Together with these innovations are biocontrol agents that provide better solutions for reducing the reliance on chemical formulations as well as strengthening a healthier agricultural environment. Finally, a comprehensive understanding of the interaction between maize pathogens and environmental determinants is vital for the development of more effective integrated pest management strategies to enhance maize productivity and subsequent food safety.en
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dc.identifier.citationActa Agraria Debreceniensis, No. 2 (2025) , 93-102
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.34101/actaagrar/2/15262
dc.identifier.issn2416-1640
dc.identifier.issue2
dc.identifier.jatitleActa agrar. Debr.
dc.identifier.jtitleActa Agraria Debreceniensis
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2437/402011en
dc.languageen
dc.relationhttps://ojs.lib.unideb.hu/actaagrar/article/view/15262
dc.rights.accessOpen Access
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dc.subjectMaizeen
dc.subjectfungal diseaseen
dc.subjectgrain qualityen
dc.subjectcrop yielden
dc.titlePathogenic fungal pathogens and diseases: a mini review of effects on maize productionen
dc.typefolyóiratcikkhu
dc.typearticleen
dc.type.detailedidegen nyelvű folyóiratközlemény hazai lapbanhu
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