moniliformis (Wineland) Kuhlman, (1982) Gibberella moniliformis Wineland, (1924) Lisea fujikuroi Sawada, (1919) Oospora verticillioides Sacc., (1882) Gibberella fujikuroi is a fungal plant pathogen.

Gibberella fujikuroi is most widely known for its disease producing capabilities in rice, but barley, millet, sugarcane and maize are also susceptible.

[1] In all infected plants, similar symptoms have been found, though rice has been most predominantly studied.

There are two options that have been found to be successful: hot water baths and chlorine treatments.

One new option that is under investigation for management potential is treating the seeds with silver nanoparticles.

Losses have been specifically high in Asian countries, namely India, Thailand, and Japan.

[9] Specifically, Basmati rice has been a main target for Gibberella fujikuroi[3].

Luckily, attempts at management have found success in the past and new treatments are continually researched.

Growers can be confident that they will find an option to deal with this disease if it is present in their crop, if not initially, then hopefully by the next growing season.

The pathogen induces excessive gibberellin production in the plant, resulting in the rapid growth of the hosts.