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Research Project: Improving Genetic Resources and Disease Management for Cool Season Food Legumes

Location: Grain Legume Genetics Physiology Research

Title: White Mold

Author
item BURROWS, MARY - Montana State University
item Chen, Weidong
item WUNSCH, MICHAEL - North Dakota State University

Submitted to: North Dakota State University Cooperative Extension Bulletin
Publication Type: Book / Chapter
Publication Acceptance Date: 1/15/2019
Publication Date: 3/15/2019
Citation: Burrows, M., Chen, W., Wunsch, M. 2019. White Mold. North Dakota State University Cooperative Extension Bulletin. Online. https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/publications/crops/lentil-disease-diagnostic-series#section-10.

Interpretive Summary: The fungal pathogen Sclerotinia sclerotiorum causes white mold of lentil. In this chapter to this lentil diseases diagnostic guide, we point out the symptoms of the disease with pictures, factors affecting the disease, and important facts to help the grower diagnose and manage white mold of lentils.

Technical Abstract: White mold is a serious disease of lentil worldwide, and it is caused by the fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. Water soaking lessions and white mycelial growth may occur on leaves, stems and pods, and are characteristics of the disease. The pathogen may form black fruiting bodies called sclerotia on infected tissues. The pathogen can be soilborne and seedborne and is favored by cool and moist conditions and lush vegetative growth. Management practices of the disease include planting clean seeds, application of fungicides, and rotation with cereal crops.