Status of root and foliar fungal diseases of pulses at different agro-climatic zones of Uttar Pradesh, India

Pulses are high value crops and generally greater attention is paid to protect them against diseases caused by microbial pathogens after harvest during storage. An extensive field survey was conducted in 203 Blocks of 31 districts comprising three agro-climatic zones of Uttar Pradesh during 2011-12 and 2012-13 to find out the status of soil borne pathogens and bioagents in major pulse growing areas.