Experiences on transfer of management of technology for ascochyta blight of chickpea in Turkey

Abstract

Ascochyta blight (AB) is the most important biotic stress factor in Turkey. Several methods of controlling this disease such as application of fungicides, adjusting sowing time, together with ascochyta blight-resistant varieties have been suggested.Considering resistant cultivars is the most effective way controlling the disease. Up to date, some resistant and tolerant chickpea cultivars have been registered besides the susceptibj&pultivars as a result of breeding studies. Transfering reseach findings to farmers is an important as gatherfrığ'Ujdşe'results. On farm-triaff'(£>FTs) and demonstrations were conducted in Aegean, and South Eastern Anatolia to transfer these varieties to farmers. The small-seeded AB resistant varieties, although performed well under AB epiphytotic conditions, were not accepted by farmers since they prefer large-sedeed types. However newly registered varieties with an acceptable seed size, q/e expected to be utilised in chickpea growing areas. The results ofOFTs conducted in Aegean region confirm this.