Exploring the role(s) of pin and spiral nematodes in the emerging chickpea disease in Saskatchewan

To determine if parasitism by pin or spiral nematodes damages chickpea roots and induces symptoms.

To assess the impacts of nematicides on nematode density and reducing damage in chickpeas.

To determine if pin or spiral nematodes are able to reproduce on a range of chickpea varieties.

To determine if moisture stress aggravates disease occurrence caused by the nematodes.

To screen broader range of chickpea varieties at several nematode densities for host preference and plant damage.