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Recent Advances of Using Innovative Strategies in Management of Millet Plant Pathogens

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Genetic improvement of Small Millets

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Finger millet is a nutritious cereal crop cultivated traditionally in Africa, Asia, and America. It is the second most important cereal crop in India, where it is grown on more than 2.6 million hectares and produces 3.0 million tonnes annually. Finger millet grains are rich in protein, fiber, minerals (calcium, iron, zinc), and amino acids (tryptophan, cysteine, and methionine), and have potential health benefits. However, finger millet production is threatened by various pests and diseases, which can cause significant yield losses and quality deterioration. Climate change may increase these challenges by creating favorable conditions for pest and disease outbreaks or creating unsuitable conditions during production leading to a decrease in cereal yield. Therefore, there is a need to compare and evaluate different pest management strategies for finger millet cultivation and their impact on yield, quality, and sustainability. In this chapter, we aim to review the current literature on finger millet pests and disease management and to identify the most effective and environmentally friendly methods and solutions. Our chapter contributes to the knowledge and practice of sustainable finger millet production and food security.

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  1. Biotechnology Department - Faculty of Science - Cairo university, Cairo, Egypt

    Hossam E. Harb & Yomna A. Mohamed

  2. Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt

    Mohamed A. M. El-Tabakh

  3. Medicinal Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt

    Ahmed M. Khattab

  4. Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Horus University, New Damietta, Egypt

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  5. Nanotechnology & Advanced Nano-Materials Laboratory (NANML), Plant Pathology Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, Egypt

    Sozan E. El-Abeid

  6. Mycology and Disease Survey Research Department, Plant Pathology Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, Egypt

    Sozan E. El-Abeid

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Harb, H.E., El-Tabakh, M.A.M., Khattab, A.M., Mohamed, Y.A., Saleh, A.M., El-Abeid, S.E. (2024). Recent Advances of Using Innovative Strategies in Management of Millet Plant Pathogens. In: Mishra, S., Kumar, S., Srivastava, R.C. (eds) Genetic improvement of Small Millets. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-7232-6_13

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