United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service
 

Figure 1. Lentil seed types: A, Macrosperma. B, Microsperma.

Figure 2. The lygus bug and chalky spot in lentils. A, Mature lygus bug. B, Scanning electron micrograph of lygus bug piercing and sucking mouth parts. C, Chalky spot in lentil seeds (left); normal seeds (right). D, Internal view of healthy seed. E, Internal view of seed affected with chalky spot.

Figure 3. Ascochyta blight on lentils. A, Leaves and stem. B, Pods. C, Seeds.


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