Understanding the Sorghum–Colletotrichum sublineola Interactions for Enhanced Host Resistance

Improving sorghum resistance is a sustainable method to reduce yield losses due anthracnose, devastating disease caused by Colletotrichum sublineola . Elucidating the molecular mechanisms of sorghum– C. interactions would help identify biomarkers for rapid and efficient identification novel sources host-plant improvement, understanding pathogen virulence, facilitating breeding. Despite concerted efforts sources, knowledge about sorghum–anthracnose remains scanty. Hence, in this review, we presented an overview current on sorghum- interactions, breeding, quantitative trait loci (QTL), major ( R -) gene sequences as well defense-related genes associated with anthracnose resistance. We summarized populations its virulence. Illustration interaction model based also provided. highlighted importance genomic resources both organisms integrated omics research unravel key components underpinning compatible incompatible interactions. Furthermore, sorghum-breeding strategy employing germplasm screening, systems biology, tools presented.