Bita Babakhani

Bita Babakhani

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Bita Babakhani

Department of Plant Pathology, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58102, USA

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

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9 July 2025 in Journal of Fungi
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KRKhizar Razzaq
Khizar Razzaq
LMLuis E. Del Río Mendoza
Luis E. Del Río Mendoza
BBBita Babakhani
Bita Babakhani
AAAbdolbaset Azizi
Abdolbaset Azizi
HRHasnain Razzaq
Hasnain Razzaq
Mahfuz RahmanMahfuz Rahman
Mahfuz Rahman
Blackleg caused by a hemi-biotrophic fungus Plenodomus lingam (syn. Leptosphaeria maculans) poses a significant threat to global canola production. Changing climatic conditions further exacerbate the intensity and prevalence of blackleg epidemics. Shifts in temperature, humidity, and precipitation patterns can enhance pathogen virulence and disease spread. This review synthesizes the knowledge on integrated disease management (IDM) approaches for blackleg, including crop rotation, resistant cultivars, and chemical and biological controls, with an emphasis on advanced strategies such as disease forecasting models, remote sensing, and climate-adapted breeding. Notably, bibliometric analysis reveals an increasing research focus on the intersection of blackleg, climate change, and sustainable disease management. However, critical research gaps remain, which include the lack of region-specific forecasting models, the limited availability of effective biological control agents, and underexplored socio-economic factors limiting farmer adoption of IDM. Additionally, the review identifies an urgent need for policy support and investment in breeding programs using emerging tools like AI-driven decision support systems, CRISPR/Cas9, and gene stacking to optimize fungicide use and resistance deployment. Overall, this review highlights the importance of coordinated, multidisciplinary efforts, integrating plant pathology, breeding, climate modeling, and socio-economic analysis to develop climate-resilient, locally adapted, and economically viable IDM strategies for sustainable canola production.