Gram blight is a serious disease of gram (chickpea) and caused by a fungus which attacks all the above ground parts of the plant. In literature it is also known as Ascochyta blight. it can causes 20-25% annual crop loss while the conditions conducive for the disease development lead to complete crop failure. Use of resistant varieties in combination with bio-pesticide can help. A simple management key for Gram blight in Urdu will help growers in combating this important issue.
