Meers: Improving crop risk assessment tools for bertha armyworms
Although outbreaks are sporadic, the bertha armyworm continues to be an economically significant pest of canola in western Canada.
Holzapfel et al: Effects of Genetic Sclerotinia Tolerance and Foliar Fungicide Applications on the Incidence and Severity of Sclerotinia Stem Rot Infection in Argentine canola
Sclerotinia stem rot causes significant yield loss for canola in western Canada each year; however, the impact to individual fields varies dramatically depending on specific environmental and weather conditions.
Schoenau: Transformations and Fate of Seed-Placed Sulfur Fertilizers in Saskatchewan Soils
Sulfur (S) fertilizers have become an important part of the fertilizer mix for Saskatchewan growers, not only for canola, but also for pulse and cereal crops. The overall objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of different fertilizer forms as sources of plant available S to crops.
Bonham-Smith: Genomics of Clubroot Disease Development in Canola and Development of in planta RNAi to Impart Novel Resistance
Clubroot, resulting from an infection by Plasmodiophora brassicae is a devastating disease of canola. Researchers initiated a five-year study in 2010 to investigate the cellular and molecular mechanisms of P. brassicae infection, and to develop molecular markers and tools for utilizing pathogen protein targets for improved resistance to clubroot disease in canola.
Willenborg: Emergence Timing and Management of Cleavers in Saskatchewan Canola Crops
In western Canada, field surveys are showing an increased presence of two species of cleavers, which are difficult to control in many crops such as canola.
Strelkov: Studies on the Genetic and Molecular Basis for Clubroot Resistance in Canola
Clubroot, caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae, is a destructive soilborne disease that is now prevalent on canola (Brassica napus) in central Alberta and appears to be spreading to other regions of the Prairies.
Fernando: Blackleg Resistance Stewardship: Improving Our Management of Host Resistance
Genetic resistance to blackleg in canola varieties has been widely used in disease control. However, breakdown of host genetic resistance due to population shifts and the emergence of new races of the pathogen is a growing concern.
Peng: Mitigating the Risk of Blackleg Disease of Canola Using Fungicide Strategies
Blackleg, caused by Leptosphaeria maculans, used to be the most widespread fungal disease of canola in western Canada. The disease was well controlled for many years with resistant canola cultivars and extended crop rotation, but has increased noticeably in recent years.
Issah: Seeding Rates for Precision Seeded Canola
For canola growers, the establishment of an adequate and even plant stand is essential to reaching yield potential. A three-year study was conducted in Saskatchewan from 2012 to 2014 to determine if the SeedMaster UltraPro canola roller can produce more uniform canola seed placement than conventional fluted rollers.
Holzapfel: Quantifying Genetic Differences in Seed Losses Due to Pod Drop and Pod Shattering in Canola
A four-year, multiple location study was initiated in Saskatchewan in 2011 to provide information on the overall risk of environmental yield loss in straight-combined canola, and to quantify genetic differences in Brassica napus seed losses due to pod drop and pod shattering.
Peng: Characterization and Utilization of Newly Identified Resistance Sources for Sustainable Clubroot Control on Canola
Clubroot, caused by the pathogen Plasmodiophora brassicae (Pb) can be a devastating disease to canola crops. Since 2009, resistant canola cultivars have been available in Canada but all of them are based on a single dominant R gene.
Agnew: Determining Best Practices for Summer Storage of Canola in Western Canada
In 2014 researchers initiated a project to collect baseline information on how management practices affect the storage conditions of canola over the summer months.