Effect of Weather Variables on the Development of Lentil Wilt Caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lentis

Wilt of lentil, caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lentis is a sever disease caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lentis and significantly reduce lentil yield in India and the world. The present studies were undertaken to study the effect of weather variables on disease development. The crop was sown on four dates during rabi 2019-20 and 2020-21. The dates of sowing were 15th October, 30th October, 15th November, and 30th November during both years. Results revealed that temperature was positively correlated, and relative humidity was negatively correlated with the disease incidence.