Determining optimum fungicide control of Mycosphaerella blight and white mould in peas

Manitoba field peas are damaged by a wide-spread, plant disease known as blight and can lower the grade of the peas harvested and even the yield. Foliar fungicides can protect healthy plants but it is important for farmers to know when it is the best time to spray for the best control of the disease. More and more acres of peas are being grown in Manitoba now and managing disease is more important than ever. There are commercially available fungicides and farmers have a hard time knowing which one to use and when. This project will compare five fungicides on pea crops in three locations and determine how well the products work to control blight in peas The results of the project will be provided to the Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers and then shared with their producer members. This information will help farmers growing field peas, make decision about when to spray for blight control and what product may work best for their crop.

Faculty Supervisor:

Baljeet Singh

Student:

Partner:

Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture

University:

Assiniboine Community College

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