Novel Sources of Resistance to Root-Lesion Nematode () in a New Collection of Wild Species ( and ) to Improve Resistance in Cultivated Chickpea ().

, a nematode species that feeds and reproduces in chickpea () roots, is widespread throughout the Mediterranean basin and Indian subcontinent. In Australia, it can cause yield losses up to approximately 25% of intolerant chickpea cultivars. Potential for improvement has been hindered by the narrow genetic diversity of cultivated chickpea and a limited world collection of original wild spp.