Screening Chickpea Genotypes against Fusarium Wilt Disease under Greenhouse Conditions

Abstract

Chickpea wilt, incited by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceris, stands as a significant vascular root disease that has economic implications. This disease can result in substantial yield losses, potentially up to 90%, during the various stages of crop growth. The study designed with the objective of screening chickpea genotypes against fusarium wilt. In the present investigation, 25 chickpea genotypes, including two control, WR315 (highly resistant) and JG 62 (highly susceptible), underwent screening. The screening involved artificially inoculating the pathogen responsible for Fusarium wilt under greenhouse conditions during the rabi seasons of 2021-22 and 2022-23. Of the genotypes screened, the genotype……(highly resistant), followed by genotype ……..and …………..In contrast the genotype …..most susceptible followed by …..and …… .