| Type | Fungal diseases in plants |
| Cause | Fungal pathogens |
| Impact | Disrupted food security • Economic losses • Environmental damage • Public health concerns |
| Spread | Through infected plants, wind, water, and insects |
| Countermeasures | Selective breeding • Genetic engineering • Crop rotation • Fungicides • Biological control • Plant vaccines • Advanced pest management techniques |
| Effects on crops | Decreased yield • Reduced growth • Poor quality • Total crop loss |
| Examples of affected crops |
