First report of Alterneria alternata causing leaf blight disease on wild derivatives of pigeon pea (C. scarabaeoides) from India

Key Points

• Leaf blight disease has been identified on wild derivatives of pigeon pea, a vital crop plant.
• Alterneria alternata is confirmed as the causative agent, impacting the health of C. scarabaeoides.
• This analysis highlights the need for increased monitoring of wild crop relatives for disease outbreaks.
• The findings suggest possible implications for biodiversity and crop resilience, warranting further research.