An update status of phytoplasma diseases in chickpea

Chickpea is an essential pulse crop; however, diseases and pests pose significant challenges to chickpea production, especially in tropical and subtropical areas. Chickpea stunt, associated with the presence of phytoplasmas, is particularly damaging in many chickpea-growing countries. The 16SrII-D subgroup phytoplasma strain is associated with chickpea stunt disease in India, Pakistan, Oman, Australia, Myanmar, and Sudan. This is an overview of phytoplasma diseases linked to chickpea stunt, focusing on their geographical distribution, identification, epidemiology, and impact.