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What Causes Brown Spots on Garden pea Leaves?
Garden pea, also known as Chinese Pea, Honey Pea, Shelling pea, Green pea, Pea
Brown spot, a fungal disease caused by Cochliobolus miyabeanus, decimates Garden pea by inducing necrosis and premature defoliation. It significantly reduces yield, posing a grave threat to world food security.

Symptom Analysis

Symptoms on Garden pea include brown or dark-brown spots on leaves and stems, usually surrounded by a yellow halo. The affected tissues may undergo necrosis and cause defoliation.
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What Causes Brown blotch Disease on Garden pea?

Pathogen
Cochliobolus miyabeanus, a plant-pathogenic fungus
Environmental factors
High humidity, prolonged leaf wetness and warm temperature
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How to Treat Brown blotch Disease on Garden pea?

Non pesticide
Crop rotation: Periodically changing the crop grown in a particular field aids in breaking the lifecycle of the pathogen

Genetic resistance: Use of brown-spot-resistant varieties of Garden pea
Pesticide
Fungicidal sprays: Usage of approved fungicides at the onset of the disease and regularly thereafter until the conditions unfavorable to the pathogen prevail

How to Prevent Brown blotch on Garden pea?

Crop hygiene
Keeping the field free from plant debris which could harbor the fungus
Irrigation management
Avoid overhead sprinkler irrigation which can help spread the disease
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When is Brown blotch Most Active Period on Garden pea?

Brown spot is most active during periods of high humidity and warm temperature, as these conditions favor the growth and propagation of the fungus.

Infectivity

The disease is highly infectious as the fungus reproduces quickly and spreads through wind, rain, and contaminated equipment.

Lethality

While brown spot can cause significant defoliation and yield loss, it is usually not fatal to Garden pea if promptly managed.

FAQs on Garden Pea

Does brown spot affect the edible parts of Garden pea?
No, brown spot primarily affects the leaves and stems of Garden pea, but severe infections can affect overall plant health and thus indirectly impact the quality of the yield.
How quickly can brown spot spread through a Garden pea field?
Given favorable conditions, brown spot can spread rapidly through a Garden pea field in a few weeks.
Can brown spot survive in the soil?
Yes, the fungus can persist in soil and plant debris, making it crucial to practice good crop hygiene and crop rotations.
How effective is fungicide treatment for brown spot?
Fungicide treatment can be very effective in controlling brown spot if applied early and continued until conditions are unfavorable for the fungus.
What impact does brown spot have on Garden pea yield?
Brown spot can significantly reduce the yield of Garden pea due to premature defoliation and, in severe cases, plant death.
Can brown spot recur in subsequent plantings of Garden pea?
Yes, if the pathogen persists in the soil or plant debris, or if infected seeds are used, brown spot can recur in subsequent plantings.
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