To develop an RNAi-based fungicide strategy to reduce Ascochyta blight in pulses.

To identify the efficacy of each of the dsRNA triggers on Ascochyta rabiei in chickpea.

To design dsRNA to specific gene targets in various Ascochyta pathogens to inhibit pathogen growth

To identify dsRNA triggers can protect again Ascochyta lentis and Ascochyta pisi in lentil and pea, respectively.

To examine multiple dsRNA triggers in combination with adjuvants to increase dsRNA stability and longevity.

To evaluate efficacy of promising dsRNA in field trials.