A still-developing test to tell producers how bad the aphanomyces spore load is in their fields is gaining polish, thanks to more farmers across Canada sending in samples. Knowing the spore load of a field could be a powerful planning tool. The soil-borne disease has a reputation for being both hard to manage and long-lived. […] Read more
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It may be a little early to consider lupins
The pulse offers natural resistance to root rot, but agronomic, yield and weed control options limit their potential
With their natural resistance to aphanomyces root rot, lupins may seem like a no-brainer pulse to plant. But hold on, says Robyne Davidson, a pulse specialist with Lakeland College in Vermilion, Alta. Having worked with them since 2004, she says lupins are not ready for prime time and should only be seeded under special circumstances. […] Read more
Risk evaluation app predicts lentil disease
Growers are tempted to shorten their rotation because of high profit potential but the biggest enemy of lentils is aphanomyces root rot. Its spores can remain viable in the soil for a decade or longer.
