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Tackling Threats from Emerging Fungal Pathogens: Tech-Driven Approaches for Surveillance and Diagnostics
by
Farjana Sultana
Farjana Sultana 1
,
Mahabuba Mostafa
Mahabuba Mostafa 2,
Humayra Ferdus
Humayra Ferdus 2
,
Nur Ausraf
Nur Ausraf 2 and
Md. Motaher Hossain
Md. Motaher Hossain 2,*
1
College of Agricultural Sciences, International University of Business Agriculture and Technology, Dhaka 1230, Bangladesh
2
Department of Plant Pathology, Gazipur Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Stresses 2025, 5(3), 56; https://doi.org/10.3390/stresses5030056 (registering DOI)
Submission received: 14 June 2025
/
Revised: 30 July 2025
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Accepted: 29 August 2025
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Published: 1 September 2025
Abstract
Emerging fungal plant pathogens are significant biotic stresses to crops that threaten global food security, biodiversity, and agricultural sustainability. Historically, these pathogens cause devastating crop losses and continue to evolve rapidly due to climate change, international trade, and intensified farming practices. Recent advancements in diagnostic technologies, including remote sensing, sensor-based detection, and molecular techniques, are transforming disease monitoring and detection. These tools, when combined with data mining and big data analysis, facilitate real-time surveillance and early intervention strategies. There is a need for extension and digital advisory services to empower farmers with actionable insights for effective disease management. This manuscript presents an inclusive review of the socioeconomic and historical impacts of fungal plant diseases, the mechanisms driving the emergence of these pathogens, and the pressing need for global surveillance and reporting systems. By analyzing recent advancements and the challenges in the surveillance and diagnosis of fungal pathogens, this review advocates for an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to address the growing threats posed by these emerging fungal diseases. Fostering innovation, enhancing accessibility, and promoting collaboration at both national and international levels are crucial for the agricultural community to protect crops from these emerging biotic stresses, ensuring food security and supporting sustainable farming practices.
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Sultana, F.; Mostafa, M.; Ferdus, H.; Ausraf, N.; Hossain, M.M.
Tackling Threats from Emerging Fungal Pathogens: Tech-Driven Approaches for Surveillance and Diagnostics. Stresses 2025, 5, 56.
https://doi.org/10.3390/stresses5030056
AMA Style
Sultana F, Mostafa M, Ferdus H, Ausraf N, Hossain MM.
Tackling Threats from Emerging Fungal Pathogens: Tech-Driven Approaches for Surveillance and Diagnostics. Stresses. 2025; 5(3):56.
https://doi.org/10.3390/stresses5030056
Chicago/Turabian Style
Sultana, Farjana, Mahabuba Mostafa, Humayra Ferdus, Nur Ausraf, and Md. Motaher Hossain.
2025. "Tackling Threats from Emerging Fungal Pathogens: Tech-Driven Approaches for Surveillance and Diagnostics" Stresses 5, no. 3: 56.
https://doi.org/10.3390/stresses5030056
APA Style
Sultana, F., Mostafa, M., Ferdus, H., Ausraf, N., & Hossain, M. M.
(2025). Tackling Threats from Emerging Fungal Pathogens: Tech-Driven Approaches for Surveillance and Diagnostics. Stresses, 5(3), 56.
https://doi.org/10.3390/stresses5030056
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