NF543 Ascochyta Blight of Chickpeas

Authors

Robert M. Harveson, University of Nebraska--LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2002

Document Type

Article

Comments

© 2002, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

The chickpea (Cicer arietinum) ranks among the world’s three most important pulse (legume) crops. It is an important source of protein in many parts of central Asia, Africa and the Mediterranean and among the food legumes, is the most effective in reducing blood cholesterol levels.