Ascochyta blight of lentil

Symptoms

Small dark spots with grey centers on leaves + stems, lesions expand into elongate brown lesions with concentric rings, pod infections cause shrivelled + discoloured seed, lodging in heavy infections from stem girdling, infected seed acts as inoculum source for next planting.

Plants affected

• lentil

Common questions

How do I recognise Ascochyta blight of lentil on lentil?

Small dark spots with grey centers on leaves + stems, lesions expand into elongate brown lesions with concentric rings, pod infections cause shrivelled + discoloured seed, lodging in heavy infections from stem girdling, infected seed acts as inoculum source for next planting.

Do I have to report Ascochyta blight of lentil?

No. Ascochyta blight of lentil is not a notifiable organism, so there is nothing to report to an authority. Treat it as a normal garden problem.

How is Ascochyta blight of lentil treated?

Mainly with biological and cultural measures — removing affected material, changing the conditions that favour it, and treating with agents approved in your country. The exact steps and their timing depend on the plant, the season and where you live: Dr. Phyto works them out in a free diagnosis.