Chickpea Diseases and Control Methods

Chickpeas are a healthy and delicious legume and an agricultural product with high economic value. However, various diseases can cause yield loss. Therefore, correct diagnosis and control methods are very important.

Main Chickpea Diseases

Fusarium Wilt:

• This disease, which causes root rot, prevents the development of plants.
• Control Method: Use of resistant seed varieties and destruction of diseased plants.

Anthracnose:

• Causes spotting and blight on leaves.
• Control Method: Cleaning diseased plant parts and use of appropriate fungicides.

Root Rot:

• Occurs due to excessive irrigation and lack of drainage.
• Control Method: Regulation of drainage systems and biological control methods.

Protective Measures

• Use of certified seeds
• Pre-planting soil analysis
• Correct irrigation techniques

Effective control of chickpea diseases increases product productivity and prevents economic losses for farmers. Precautions taken against diseases also support sustainable agricultural practices.