anthracnose resistant lentil varieites are on the way according to Ana Vargas, University of Saskatchewan lentil and chickpea breeder. She also shared some management methods for the anthracnose in lentils.
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Genetic resistance for anthracnose is on the way
No current varieties are anthracnose resistance, but developing one is the highest priority said Ana Vargas, University of Saskatchewan lentil and faba bean breeder
High risk of anthracnose in lentils across Saskatchewan
There’s an increased risk of fungus following rainfall, high humidity, and warm temperatures over the past week
With rain and stormy weather hitting a lot of Saskatchewan, the risk of anthracnose in lentils skyrocketed over the weekend of June 14 to 16.
Getting ahead of anthracnose in lentils
With lentil acreages expected to be up this year, getting on top of any anthracnose infestation early and with the latest tools should be top of mind for producers, says Kate Hadley, a marketing agronomist with Bayer. “Lentil acres are going to be up over last year,” Hadley said. “It seems like everyone’s seeding some […] Read more
