Reducing production risks of chickpeas by optimizing fungicide applications
Lead Investigator(s)
Dr. Sabine Banniza
Lead Investigator(s) Institution
University of Saskatchewan - CDC
Objective
To investigate the effect of fungicide application timing and frequency on the control of ascochyta blight in the new generation of chickpea cultivars with partial resistance to Ascochyta rabiei. To compare the efficacy of different fungicide rotations on ascochyta blight control.
Outcome
Experiments confirmed that accurate timing of fungicide applications was critical, demonstrated in the significant differences among 3-spray application regimes. Experiments also clearly demonstrated the superior performance of recently developed cultivars over the older generation of chickpea cultivars. Fungicide rotation had no effect on ascochyta blight control or yield in 3 of 7 station years.
Agronomy
SPG Contribution
$168,590.00
Project Status
Complete
Duration/Timeline of Project (Year to Year)
2008 - 2011
Co-funders
Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture - Agriculture Development Fund
Total Project Cost
$315,190.00