Abstract:

Bean root rot was first noted in Southwestern Uganda many years ago according to the people in the area
but it wasn't until early 1990's when its destruction became apparent. The disease is now the most important
disease affecting beans in this area. It has resulted in total destruction of the crop during favourable weather
conditions for the disease. It was therefore important that a nianagcment strategy for the disease be developed
so that the bean production in the area could be revitalized. Several management options were tested singly
and in combination on farmers' fields to select that which could reduce the effect of this disease. Six varieties
of beans were selected as best at tolerating the disease. However the disease was better controlled when
tolerant varieties were combined with soil ainendmcnt methods such as applying farmyard manure, inorganic
fertilizer and green manure. The combination that gave the lowest disease incidence and severity was that
involving tolerant varieties, farm yard manure, intercropping (with maize and sorghum) and carthing up