I am currently conducting research on dry bean in Kwazulu Natal Province of South Africa. Key focus of my work is to identify Angular leaf Spot resistant cultivars, its mode of resistance and as well as a virulence study on 12 differential cultivars. The motive behind my work is that dry bean is the main legume crop for direct human consumption in South Africa, however, its production is being challenged by diseases which also reduced yields significantly. To date there are only a few resistant cultivars but with no complete immunity. Angular leaf spot is a problematic disease in KZN as warm and humid climatic conditions characteristics of the region tend to favour disease development. Additionally part of my work involves evaluation of the Ciat Regional Angular Leaf Spot nursery.  I am enthusiastic on working with dry bean breeding work as I feel an urgent need to address production challenges and ensure profitability for the large scale farmers and food security for the small scale farmers.