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This study presents a comprehensive listing of crop diseases and their associated pathogens observed in the Taranagar region, located in the Churu district of Rajasthan, India. Agriculture in this semi-arid area is vital to the local economy, yet crop productivity is frequently affected by a range of plant diseases. The survey, conducted over multiple cropping seasons, documented common diseases affecting major crops such as wheat, mustard, gram, bajra, and guar. Each disease was identified based on field symptoms and laboratory confirmation of causative pathogens. The results indicate the prevalence of fungal pathogens such as Puccinia striiformis (causing yellow rust in wheat), Alternaria brassicae (affecting mustard), and Fusarium oxysporum (causing wilt in gram). Bacterial and viral diseases were also noted, including bacterial blight in guar and yellow vein mosaic virus in mungbean. The findings serve as a valuable resource for farmers, agricultural officers, and researchers to develop targeted disease management strategies and enhance crop health in the region.