Department of Plant Science, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia
Research
Evaluation of Common Bean (Phaseolous vulgaris L.) Varieties for the Reaction of Common Bean Anthracnose (Colletotrichum lindemuthianum) at Sirinka, Eastern Amhara, Ethiopia
Author(s): Seid Hussien, Negash Hailu* and Eshetu Belete
Common bean (Phaseolous vulgaris L.) is the most important food legume consumed as source of protein and
cash crop in Ethiopia. The production of the crops is constrained by biotic and abiotic factors. Common bean
anthracnose caused by the fungus Colletotrichum lindemuthianum is a major production constraint in common bean
growing regions of Ethiopia. Field experiment was conducted at Sirinka Agricultural research center during 2017/18
main cropping season to evaluate reactions of common bean varieties to the disease. The experiment consisted of
twenty two common bean varieties evaluated for the reaction to anthracnose under natural infestation conditions.
The highest disease severity (58%) was recorded from Awash-1 variety while the lowest disease severity (45%), was
recorded from Awash Melka variety at final assessment day. The highest (.. View more»