First occurrence of Corynespora cassiicola infecting chia plant in Bangladesh and sensitivity of the pathogen to selected fungicides
Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) is an emerging crop in Bangladesh valued for its medicinal properties and economic significance. In March 2024, target spot-like symptoms were observed in an experimental chia field (24.75° N, 90.50° E) at Bangladesh Agricultural University in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, with disease incidence ra...