Summary
This comprehensive narrative review synthesises current knowledge on the principal fungal phytopathogens affecting sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.), a globally important staple and feed crop. It likely covers pathogens such as Colletotrichum, Fusarium, and Alternaria species, and evaluates the relative merits of sustainable management approaches including biocontrol agents, resistant cultivars, and integrated disease management. The paper situates its findings within the broader context of food security, reflecting the critical role sorghum plays in dryland and semi-arid farming systems across Africa and Asia.
UK applicability
Sorghum is not a mainstream arable crop in the UK due to climatic limitations, though interest is growing under climate change scenarios; the disease management principles and biocontrol frameworks reviewed may nonetheless inform integrated pest management strategies applicable to UK cereal systems more broadly.
Key measures
Fungal pathogen diversity and prevalence; efficacy of management strategies (biological, chemical, and cultural controls); food security implications; disease incidence and severity metrics
Outcomes reported
The review examines the major fungal phytopathogens affecting sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) and evaluates sustainable management strategies, likely covering biological, chemical, and cultural control approaches. It assesses the implications of fungal disease management for food security in sorghum-producing regions.
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