Lentil growing is increasing in SA, with farmers using shorter rotations which can lead to build up of root diseases. Dry summer conditions can result in increased risk of active herbicide residues present at seeding. When herbicide residues are combined with root disease, the effects may be stronger than either alone. This project aims to investigate the effects of common herbicide residues and lentil root rot disease on the growth and yield of lentil varieties.
Rebecca Tonkin, SARDI
Lentil growing is increasing in SA, with farmers using shorter rotations which can lead to build up of root diseases. Dry summer conditions can result in increased risk of active herbicide residues present at seeding. When herbicide residues are combined with root disease, the effects may be stronger than either alone. This project aims to investigate the effects of common herbicide residues and lentil root rot disease on the growth and yield of lentil varieties.
$137,235
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