Mungbean: A Preview of Disease Management Challenges for an Alternative U.S. Cash Crop

Abstract Mungbean (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek) products and other plant-based protein sources exceeded $1 billion in U.S. sales during 2020. Nearly all of the mungbean consumed is imported, but it has considerable potential as a domestic crop. Its tolerance drought high temperatures gives farmers additional options for crop rotation. short-season (60 to 90 d). It fits current infrastructure equipment, chemical, inputs, storage soybean developed market. Similar crops, vulnerability diseases can be constraint production. This manuscript reviews causing significant yield losses production regions control options. information will provide useful guide breeders develop produce profitable crop, also equip university extension personnel with essential assist disease management.