Sterility Mosaic Disease of Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Huth): Current Status, Disease Management Strategies, and Future Prospects

Sayiprathap, B R and Patibanda, A K and Mantesh, M and Hiremath, S S and Sagar, N and Reddy, C L N and Basha, C R J and Reddy, S E D and Mediga, K R and Nair, R M and Sudini, H K (2024) Sterility Mosaic Disease of Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Huth): Current Status, Disease Management Strategies, and Future Prospects. Plants (TSI), 13 (15). pp. 1-20. ISSN 2223-7747

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Abstract

Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) is one of the important grain legume crops cultivated in the semi-arid tropics, playing a crucial role in the economic well-being of subsistence farmers. India is the major producer of pigeonpea, accounting for over 75 per cent of the world's production. Sterility mosaic disease (SMD), caused by Pigeonpea sterility mosaic virus (PPSMV) and transmitted by the eriophyid mite (Aceria cajani), is a major constraint to pigeonpea cultivation in the Indian subcontinent, leading to potential yield losses of up to 100 per cent. The recent characterization of another Emaravirus associated with SMD has further complicated the etiology of this challenging viral disease. This review focuses on critical areas, including the current status of the disease, transmission and host-range, rapid phenotyping techniques, as well as available disease management strategies. The review concludes with insights into the future prospects, offering an overview and direction for further research and management strategies.

Item Type:	Article
Divisions:	Global Research Program - Accelerated Crop Improvement
CRP:	UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Cajanus cajan, SMD, PPSMV, eriophyid mite, screening, disease management
Subjects:	Mandate crops > Pigeonpea Others > Plant Disease
Depositing User:	Mr Nagaraju T
Date Deposited:	05 Feb 2025 07:41
Last Modified:	05 Feb 2025 07:41
URI:	http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/12935
Official URL:	https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/13/15/2146
Projects:	UNSPECIFIED
Funders:	UNSPECIFIED
Acknowledgement:	We would like to thank Vinaynath Reddy of World Vegetable Center-South Central Asia for assistance in refining the pictures. B.R.S. is thankful to the University Grants Commission (UGC) for providing research fellowships (Junior Research Fellowship and Senior Research Fellowship).
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