Developing resistant varieties and integrated management package against botrytis grey mould of chickpea : an international effort

An international collaboration between Australia, Bangladesh and India is undertaking research to identiify BGM
\nresistant germplasm and to implement integrated disease management strategies in these countries. Screening
\nin BGM nurseries has grown variability in the germplasm for disease reaction indicating that breeding may lead to
\nvarieties with increased resistance to BGM. In Bangladesh, higher yield was obtained from integrated crop management (ICM) practice compared to local farmers' practice. Training for farmers is effective and timely implementation of
\nICM practices will be required to achieve higher and more stable yields of Chickpea in Bangladesh.