Diagnosing and Managing Diseases of Peas and Field Beans

Description

Anticipate, identify, act: in the face of the challenges of sustainable agriculture, controlling diseases in peas and faba beans is becoming a key strategy. Through this practical and targeted training, you will learn to effectively recognize symptoms, understand epidemiological mechanisms, and implement the best management strategies. A day to gain expertise, protect your crops, and integrate integrated pest management into your practices.

On the agenda:

1. Disease Identification:

• Presentation of symptoms of common diseases in peas and fava beans using visual aids (photographic materials and samples of diseased plants)
• Study of above-ground and root diseases

2. Epidemiological knowledge: 

• Understanding the life cycles of pathogens
• Climatic and cultural conditions that favor disease development
• Basic concepts of epidemic dynamics (sources of inoculum, period of contamination, survival of pathogens in the soil or on crop residues) 
• Impact of agricultural practices (crop rotation, tillage, seeding, varieties) on epidemiological risks

3. Disease management methods:

• Preventive strategies: variety selection, residue management, crop placement, appropriate cultivation practices
• Use of decision-support tools (DSTs)
• Rationale for fungicide use: action thresholds, treatment windows…

Training objectives

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Identify and distinguish the main diseases affecting peas and faba beans, whether they affect the foliage or the roots
• Identify the risks of confusion between similar diseases and exercise increased vigilance
• Understand and analyze the risk factors for legume diseases
• Select and implement management measures tailored to different disease situations

Teaching methods

In-person format: 

• Theoretical component: Technical presentations, case studies, interactive quizzes via Teams.
• Fieldwork: Plot analysis, observation of growth stages, diagnosis of crop damage, discussions with the instructor.

Active learning methods: Presentations, quizzes, discussions, disease observation, sharing of experiences.
Assessment: Quizzes, Q&A sessions, individual satisfaction survey, self-assessment.

Teaching resources

Theoretical materials: Illustrated lectures, visual presentations, photographic materials, and written handouts provided to participants.

Diagnostic tools: Samples of diseased plants, identification charts, decision-making tools for disease management.

Hands-on observation: Identifying symptoms on samples or in real-world conditions (depending on the season).

Exchange of best practices: Discussions, feedback between participants and the trainer, case studies.

Assessment methods

Accessibility information

If you need any accommodations to help you succeed in your program, please contact the disability coordinator:

Christel CARO

Phone: 01 30 79 95 09

Email: formation@terresinovia.fr