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The 2022 Fusarium Head Blight Outbreak in Ethiopia: Emerging Pathogens, Mixed Mycotoxins, and Interspecies Interactions.
Plant disease - 1 Mar 2026
DeGenring Liza M, Gemechu Ashenafi, Rafiei Vahideh, Broz Karen, Regasa Gizachew H, Munsamy Kiara, Yilmaz Neriman, Dong Yanhong, Rouse Matthew N, Drott Milton T
Abstract excerpt
As Ethiopia pushes toward self-sufficiency in wheat production, it has escaped large outbreaks of Fusarium head blight (FHB), a disease that threatens wheat production globally. However, in 2022, FHB incidences in Ethiopia rose to 80%, with some areas experiencing 100% disease severity. Here we provide insights into the etiology of this disease outbreak and point toward future directions to mitigate the emerging...
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