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Open research questions in Fungal Plant Pathogen Control

59 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 336 Fungal Plant Pathogen Control papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

What the literature leaves open

  • 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

  • Significant genetic variability in R. solani. 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

  • Post-harvest losses in onion production due to fungal pathogens. 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

  • The development of effective biocontrol agents against soilborne pathogens. The need for sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions for soilborne pathogen management. The identification of promising candidates for region-specific biopesticides.

    Bioprospecting Trichoderma spp. from diverse ecological niches for antifungal activity against soilborne pathogens · 2026 · DOI

  • The use of chemical pesticides poses risks to human health and the environment. 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 selection of resistant pathogen populations to chemical control methods. Environmental concerns associated with the use of chemical control methods. 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

  • The development of resistance to fungicides. The environmental contamination caused by the intensive use of fungicides. The need for sustainable disease management strategies.

    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 rapid spread of C. fulvum. The emergence of new physiological races that overcome host resistance. The need for sustainable alternatives to chemical fungicides.

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

  • Common bacterial blight, anthracnose, and angular leaf spot are major factors reducing common bean yields in Brazil. The use of chemical control can have negative environmental impacts. There is a need to develop sustainable and environmentally friendly management strategies.

    Biological Control Agents and Resistance Inducers for Managing Anthracnose, Common Bacterial Blight, and Angular Leaf Spot in Common Bean · 2026 · DOI

  • Multi-location trials across different bean-growing environments are necessary before large-scale recommendations can be made. Future research should investigate optimal application timing, dose optimization, compatibility with chemical fungicides, and the plant defense mechanisms activated by each agent in common bean.

    Biological Control Agents and Resistance Inducers for Managing Anthracnose, Common Bacterial Blight, and Angular Leaf Spot in Common Bean · 2026 · DOI

  • Traditional detection methods are time-consuming and less sensitive. There is a need for a rapid and accurate diagnostic marker for R. solani.

    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

  • Despite this, their efficacy across different host-pathogen systems remains poorly characterised.

    Pathogen-dependent biocontrol activity of Chlorella sorokoniana aqueous extracts against fungal and oomycete plant pathogens · 2026 · DOI

  • 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 effective management strategies for collar rot in chili. Limited information is available on the efficacy of fungicides against S. rolfsii.

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

  • Further studies should investigate the epidemiological dynamics of Alternaria diseases in other regions. The impact of climate change on disease transmission and management should be further explored.

    Epidemiological Dynamics of Alternaria Diseases in Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.): Climate-Disease Interactions, Inoculation Timing and Economic Impacts in Eritrea · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to understand the epidemiological dynamics of Alternaria diseases in different geographical regions. Climate change is altering pathogen-host dynamics, complicating epidemic forecasting and management.

    Epidemiological Dynamics of Alternaria Diseases in Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.): Climate-Disease Interactions, Inoculation Timing and Economic Impacts in Eritrea · 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

  • False negative results were observed in some of the PCR analyses. The study only tested a limited number of transgenic lines.

    Cytotoxic Assessment and Characterization of Chitosan/Polyvinyl Alcohol/γ-Alumina Nanocomposite for Quercetin Delivery, a Potential for Cancer Treatment · 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

  • 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 ( <i>Solidagocanadensis l.</i> )aqueous extract on the growth of phytopathogenic fungi · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for alternative, environmentally friendly strategies for controlling phytopathogenic fungi. The use of chemical fungicides has negative environmental impacts and leads to resistance.

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

  • There is a need to assess the antimicrobial and anthelmintic potential of Cyperus exaltatus Retz. and Scirpus maritimus L. The study fills the gap in the literature by providing information on the ethnopharmacological potential of these plants.

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

  • Future studies could investigate the efficacy of biological control formulations against F. culmorum in field trials. Future research could explore the potential risks or unintended consequences of using biological control agents. Future studies could investigate the use of bacterial isolates as a sustainable approach to managing other soil-borne pathogens.

    Determination of the in vitro biocontrol potential and mechanisms of action of rhizobacterial antagonist isolates from sugar beet plants against Fusarium culmorum · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for sustainable approaches to managing soil-borne pathogens, such as F. culmorum. There is a lack of knowledge on the in vitro antifungal potential of rhizobacterial isolates from sugar beet plants against F. culmorum.

    Determination of the in vitro biocontrol potential and mechanisms of action of rhizobacterial antagonist isolates from sugar beet plants against Fusarium culmorum · 2026 · DOI

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