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A new documentary, *Climate Change: Wheat Blast Disease in Bangladesh*, sheds light on the challenges facing wheat cultivation in Bangladesh due to adverse climatic conditions. Directed by KM Mahmud Hasan, the film explores the impact of climate change, particularly the threat of wheat blast disease, and showcases innovative production management strategies to adapt to these challenges.
The documentary is set to air on ATN Bangla at 6:20 PM on Tuesday, July 29, as announced in a media release on Saturday.
Wheat blast, caused by the fungus *Magnaporthe oryzae* pathotype Triticum (MoT), is a devastating disease that thrives in warm, humid conditions, posing a significant risk to wheat production. The film also addresses the broader environmental consequences of human activities, highlighting how industrialization has created a disconnect between humanity and nature, with agriculture suffering the most.
The media release notes that global warming has made agriculture, particularly wheat cultivation, increasingly vulnerable. To combat this, researchers are developing blast-resistant wheat varieties to ensure food security in the face of climate challenges.
The documentary emphasizes the critical need for continued scientific efforts to protect Bangladesh’s agricultural future.
