The fungal pathogen<i>Corynespora cassiicola</i>: A review and insights for target spot management on cotton and Soya bean

Corynespora cassiicola (Berk. & Curt.) C.T. Wei is a fungus that occupies several diverse habits from saprophyte to parasite of plants, nematodes and humans. As phytoparasitic fungus, C. causes disease in broad range plant species worldwide. It target spot on cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) Soya bean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) economic importance. Increasing demand for food fibre supply growing world population requires increasing yields crops existing agricultural land while protecting the environment, following principles integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. The current review provides summary research conducted with special focus bean. biology diversity among isolates are presented. A more detailed discussion two essential IPM strategies provided emphasizing their importance management; risk fungicide resistance development use fungicides control spot, need genetic resistant cultivars.