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Open research questions in Fungal Plant Pathogen Control

97 gap statements mined from Fungal Plant Pathogen Control papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 812 papers on the topic — drawn mostly from each paper's own stated research gap, future-work, challenge and limitation notes, and its abstract. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one.

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  • S. rolfsii is a highly destructive pathogen. Limited information is available on effective management strategies. The disease causes significant economic losses.

    In vitro inhibition of mycelial growth and sclerotia formation of Sclerotium rolfsii by chemical fungicides · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for eco-friendly biocontrol strategies against southern corn leaf blight. The current management of the disease relies on resistant cultivars and chemical fungicides, which have limitations.

    Antifungal activity of the culture filtrate of Chaetomium subaffine LB-1 against Bipolaris maydis and its underlying interaction mechanism · 2026 · DOI

  • Traditional disease management techniques are sometimes ineffective. Need for a rapid and accurate diagnostic marker.

    Development of a multipurpose diagnostic marker using PCR, real-time PCR, and LAMP assays for rapid detection of Rhizoctonia solani in rice plants and soil · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the need for alternative methods to protect tomatoes against Alternaria alternata, as the intensive use of chemical fungicides faces problems of pathogen resistance development and negative environmental impacts. The study highlights the potential of RNA interference technology based on exogenous double-stranded RNAs (dsRNAs) to fill this gap.

    Targeted Suppression of the Tomato Pathogen Alternaria alternata via Exogenous Application of Double-Stranded RNA · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of effective antimicrobial coatings to prevent mold fungi growth in food industry facilities. The need for new methods to enhance the fungicidal effect of polyethyleneimine-based complexes and nanocomposites.

    Efficacy of Polyethyleneimine-Based Complexes and Nanocomposites against Mold Fungi in Food Industry Facilities · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of information on the presence of Exophiala species in apples in Türkiye. There is a need to investigate the antifungal susceptibility of E. phaeomuriformis isolates.

    Depolanan Elmalarda Exophiala Varlığı: Tek Sağlık Perspektifinden Değerlendirme · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to assess the antimicrobial and anthelmintic potential of Cyperus exaltatus Retz.

    ANTIBACTERIAL, ANTIFUNGAL AND ANTHELMINTIC PROPERTIES OF CRUDE EXTRACTS OF CYPERUS EXALTATUS RETZ. AND SCIRPUS MARITIMUS L. · 2026 · DOI

  • Lack of understanding of the biochemical and molecular mechanisms underlying resistance to anthracnose disease. Limited information on the defense responses of resistant genotypes of chilli against anthracnose disease.

    Biochemical and molecular insights into anthracnose resistance in chilli · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited information on the characterization of Penicillium georgiense. Need for effective control strategies against P. georgiense.

    Antifungal potential of biocontrol agents against Penicillium georgiense causing onion mold in Pakistan · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to investigate the antifungal potential of biocontrol agents against Penicillium georgiense. There is a lack of information on the characterization of the pathogen using morphological and molecular identification techniques.

    Antifungal potential of biocontrol agents against Penicillium georgiense causing onion mold in Pakistan · 2026 · DOI

  • Current control methods have limitations. The need for effective and safer alternatives.

    Exploiting antagonistic bacteria and botanical oils for systemic resistance-mediated management of papaya anthracnose complex · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of commercial products for viticulture that use biological control agents.

    Endophytic microorganisms from ‘Bordô’ grapes as biological control agents against Colletotrichum and Botrytis · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of knowledge on the use of fungicide pelleting for marigold seeds. Prior research has not identified the optimal type and concentration of fungicidal agents for pelleting marigold seeds.

    Enhancing Marigold Seed Quality During Storage Through Fungicide Pelleting and Suppression of Pythium sp. at the Seedling Stage · 2026 · DOI

  • The study does not provide a comprehensive comparison of the selected bacterial strains with other biocontrol agents. The study is limited to the evaluation of native Bacillus subtilis strains from Iranian soils.

    Antifungal capacity and field validation of native Bacillus subtilis strains for sustainable potato disease control · 2026 · DOI

  • Future studies can investigate the use of native Bacillus subtilis strains in combination with other biocontrol agents. Future research can explore the potential of these strains for controlling other plant diseases. Future studies can evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety of using native Bacillus subtilis strains for potato disease management.

    Antifungal capacity and field validation of native Bacillus subtilis strains for sustainable potato disease control · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of effective fungicide combinations for managing brown spot disease in rice. The need for sustainable rice production to ensure food security and socio-economic development.

    Evaluation of fungicide combinations for the management of brown spot disease of rice · 2026 · DOI

  • Although limonene has demonstrated antifungal activity, previous studies have mainly focused on limonene-containing essential oils or phe-notypic growth inhibition, while its cellular and molecular mechanisms and application potential against PDR remain insufficiently understood.

    Antifungal activity and mechanisms of D-limonene against Fusarium oxysporum, a pathogen of potato dry rot · 2026 · DOI

  • The need for a review of existing evidence on the antifungal properties of herbicides.

    Antifungal property of herbicides against pathogens and diseases of rice-wheat cropping sequence · 2026 · DOI

  • Dry lenticel rot is difficult to control due to its asymptomatic field phase. The disease's epidemiology is not fully understood. Effective control strategies for dry lenticel rot are needed.

    In vitro and field efficacy of fungicides and postharvest 1-methylcyclopropene against dry lenticel rot (Ramularia mali) · 2026 · DOI

  • The synergistic effect of combining Trichoderma with melatonin and the role of endogenous melatonin in Trichoderma-induced resistance to tomato leaf mold remain unclear. The management of tomato leaf mold is a persistent challenge due to the rapid spread of C. fulvum and the emergence of new physiological races.

    COMT1-dependent melatonin biosynthesis mediates Trichoderma asperellum-induced resistance to Cladosporium fulvum leaf mold in tomato · 2026 · DOI

  • The study only investigated the genetic basis of resistance to four Botrytis species. The study used a limited population size of 165 RILs.

    QTL analysis uncovers the genetic architecture of resistance to chocolate spot disease caused by four Botrytis species on faba bean · 2026 · DOI

  • To investigate the genetic basis of resistance to other Botrytis species. To develop new faba bean cultivars with improved resistance to Botrytis species.

    QTL analysis uncovers the genetic architecture of resistance to chocolate spot disease caused by four Botrytis species on faba bean · 2026 · DOI

  • Further development of more effective bioformulations based on the aqueous extracts from Canadian goldenrod. Evaluation of the antifungal activity of other plant extracts against phytopathogenic fungi.

    The effect of Canadian goldenrod ( Solidagocanadensis l. )aqueous extract on the growth of phytopathogenic fungi · 2026 · DOI

  • Investigation of the role of other defense-related genes in resistance to anthracnose disease. Analysis of the biochemical and molecular responses of chilli to other pathogens. Development of breeding programs to improve resistance to anthracnose disease in chilli.

    Biochemical and molecular insights into anthracnose resistance in chilli · 2026 · DOI

  • Evaluation of the identified isolates under real-world conditions. Development of commercial products for viticulture using the identified isolates. Investigation of the potential of endophytic microorganisms from other grape cultivars as biological control agents.

    Endophytic microorganisms from ‘Bordô’ grapes as biological control agents against Colletotrichum and Botrytis · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) There is a need for eco-friendly biocontrol strategies against southern corn leaf blight (“Antifungal activity of the culture filtrate of Chaetomium subaffine LB-1…”, 2026); (2) The lack of effective antimicrobial coatings to prevent mold fungi growth in food industry facilities (“Efficacy of Polyethyleneimine-Based Complexes and Nanocomposites against Mold…”, 2026); (3) There is a lack of information on the presence of Exophiala species in apples in Türkiye (“Depolanan Elmalarda Exophiala Varlığı: Tek Sağlık Perspektifinden Değerlendirme”, 2026); (4) There is a need to assess the antimicrobial and anthelmintic potential of Cyperus exaltatus Retz (“ANTIBACTERIAL, ANTIFUNGAL AND ANTHELMINTIC PROPERTIES OF CRUDE EXTRACTS OF…”, 2026); (5) Lack of understanding of the biochemical and molecular mechanisms underlying resistance to anthracnose disease (“Biochemical and molecular insights into anthracnose resistance in chilli”, 2026). 97 gap statements have been mined from Fungal Plant Pathogen Control papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 812 papers on the topic; the gaps come from whichever of those papers state one. They are mostly the research gaps the authors state and the papers' abstracts, plus future-work, limitations and challenges passages. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one, so you can read the original claim in context.

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