Phytophthora root rot of lupins

After several years of research, the cause of lupin sudden death has been identified as a root rot caused by the soil-borne fungus Phytophthora.

The pattern of distribution within a paddock can vary from single scattered plants to large areas of crop, often in low-lying areas of paddocks. Plants fail to fill pods or produce small seed.

This Pulse point includes information on the following:

• Importance
• Symptoms
• Conditions favouring the disease
• Distribution
• Control