Ascochyta Blight of Lentils
Ascochyta lentis
Names:
Ascochyta Black Spot of Lentils
Description:
A fugal disease of Lentils that appears as black spots on the leaves.
Species Affected:
Lentils.
Biology:
Favoured by moist conditions
Survives on crop residues.
Spread by infected seed, wind and water splash.
Life Cycle:
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Management and Control:
Plant Lentils more than 500 m from previous crops.
Plant more resistant varieties.
Rotate crops so there is at least 3 years between Lentil crops.
Use seed from a crop that was not infected. Test seed for the disease.
Treat all seed with P-Pickle T, but note that this may fail if more than 12% of seeds are infected.
Apply all foliar fungicide sprays before rain.
Apply first fungicide spray 3-4 weeks after emergence.
Use higher fungicide rates if the disease is observable.
Use fine nozzles at high pressures (4 bar) delivering at least 80 L/ha spray mix.
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Acknowledgments:
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