Plant disease forecasting: A comprehensive review

Document Type : Review paper

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1 Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore

2 Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences

10.22059/ijhst.2024.377298.858

Abstract

Plant diseases are becoming a serious constraint on crop production and are increasing worldwide every year. Therefore, managing all crop diseases has become more difficult. The use of fungicides has also been increasing in recent years. Forecasting serves as a preventive tool against several epidemic diseases. With the help of forecasting techniques, fungicides can be applied precisely and on schedule at specific times, thereby limiting the spread of the disease. Climate change is one of the causes of these epidemics; fluctuations in temperature can intensify the spread of pests and diseases. This has led to serious economic losses, including famine, and has weakened the economies of various nations. The majority of forecasting development has focused on airborne diseases. Crop diseases are a major threat to food security, as they can cause significant yield losses, reduce the quality of produce, and, in severe cases, lead to total crop failure. This directly affects the availability and affordability of food, posing challenges to both producers and consumers. To mitigate these impacts, plant disease forecasting plays a critical role in disease management. The main goal of plant disease forecasting is to provide timely and accurate predictions about disease outbreaks, helping farmers to manage and reduce the impact on crops.

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International Journal of Horticultural Science and Technology
Volume 12, Issue 3
July 2025
Pages 821-834

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History

  • Receive Date: 31 May 2024
  • Revise Date: 17 October 2024
  • Accept Date: 02 November 2024

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