Which Disease Is Related to Sugarcane? Unpacking Common Threats
                                
                                
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                                Globally, sugarcane is cultivated on over 26 million hectares, but its production is significantly threatened by various diseases. The most destructive disease related to sugarcane is red rot, but other pathogens like the sugarcane mosaic virus and smut also pose major risks to crop yield and quality.