A comprehensive survey to detect the presence of important foliar and root diseases of faba bean across the prairies

To provide accurate, up-to-date information on the distribution, incidence, and severity of diseases affecting faba bean across the prairies.

To establish a collection of faba bean fungal pathogens.

To identify the important plant pathogens affecting faba bean across the prairies.

To identify certain agronomic factors that may influence faba bean pathogen prevalence.

To test the aggressiveness and pathogenicity of the isolated fungal pathogens from faba bean collected from the prairies.