First report of leaf blight in finger millet (Eleusine Coracana L.) caused by Fusarium Fujikuroi in India

Key Points

• Leaf blight caused by Fusarium fujikuroi was identified in finger millet, marking a significant agricultural concern.
• The outbreak posed risks to yields, threatening local food security and farmers' livelihoods across affected areas.
• Observational analysis across various farms was conducted to confirm the presence of the pathogen and its symptoms.
• The findings highlight the need for management strategies to combat this emerging disease to protect finger millet production.