b'disease of pea only seen in wet years like 2019, may also be a concern in 2020 due to higher inoculum levels.Sclerotinia, a foliar pathogen, and Aphanomyces, a root rot pathogen, were also present in field peas in 2019. Both diseases thrive in high moisture, and overwinter in the soil and affected lentils as well. Sclerotinia is a potential threat in many broadleaf crops, and can move from canola to pulses or vice versa. Ascochyta was also observed in lentils in 2019, but Davidson says the fact that there is not a large acreage of lentils in Alberta at present helps prevent it from becoming a serious concern. In faba beans, the main disease concern is chocolate spot (caused by Botrytis), present in 2019 due to the wet weather, she adds. It tends to move in later in the season and can affect yield. We will continue our work in this area to determine the application timing, rate and efficacy of various fungicides. Our research on this has actually been going on for four years, but 2019 was the first year this disease was present at high enough levels that we could study it due to the moisture. In general, fabaFusarium head blight symptoms in wheat. Note the prematurely ripened affected portions of the head,beans are less affected by root diseasesand the brownish discolouration of the rachis and upper stem tissues. PHOTO: KELLY TURKINGTONNatures technology stackedWe can optimize your soil health and plant growth on every acre,from start to finish.JumpStart and QuickRoots inoculants combine to help create apowerful biological system, helping increase yield potential by: Improving nutrient availability, supporting root and shoot growth Enhancing early-season vigour in cool soil temps Increasing availability of phosphate, nitrogen, and potassium Performing in a variety of soil conditions and typesNexusBioAg shares your focus on maximizing your crops yield potential.Call your NexusBioAg rep today.Your solution for crop nutrition. nexusbioag.comALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW LABEL DIRECTIONS.2019 Univar Inc. All rights reserved. Univar, the collaboration insignia, and other identified trademarks are the property of Univar Inc. or affiliated companies. All other trademarks not owned by Univar Inc. or affiliated companies that appear in this material are the property of their respective owners.Spring 2020 15'