Pulses are by definition the edible seed from a legume plant. Legumes are considered to be the plant that includes the leaves, stems, and pods containing the pulse seed. Pulses can include peas, lentils, edible beans, and chickpeas.

Disease management is important with all crop types, but it is especially important in pulse crops. Crop rotation and the use of fungicides are just a few key management options for controlling disease in your fields. One of the best ways to protect your pulse crop from disease is by buying seed with strong disease resistant traits.