Fusarium wilt of chickpeas (Cicer arietinum L.) in northwest Algeria

The Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) has always had an important part in the farming system in the Mediterranean countries. So it is used as an excellent preceding crop for cereals. Although in Algeria in recent years have seen a rising trend of the agricultural area and production of this crop, however, yields are means. Chickpea in Algeria is affected by various fungal diseases. Fusarium oxysporum (Schletend: Fr) f.sp. ciceri (Padwick) (FOC) is a soil fungus that is a permanent threat to the chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) causing wilt syndrome.