Discovering the Verticillium longisporum genetic determinants of virulence
Objective 1. Characterize the virulence of 18 A1/D1 isolates from AB, SK, and MB in a greenhouse experiment. 2. Develop […]
Advancing genomics-based diagnostics for pathotype identification in clubroot
Objective To develop and implement genomics-based diagnostic tools for the identification of key Plasmodiophora brassicae pathotypes, supporting enhanced surveillance, improved […]
A long-term management plan for herbicide-resistant kochia and wild oat
Objective STREAM 1: Objective 1: (Sharpe) Use successional and reconciliation ecology principles to manage kochia. We will collaborate with non-profits […]
Treated whole canola seed as a local source of bypass fat for lactating dairy cows
Objective 1. To evaluate alkaline (calcium hydroxide) treatment of canola seed [whole seed control, green seed (Canada Grade 3), or […]
Investigating susceptible genes (S-genes) in canola to improve resistance against Verticillium disease
Objective 1. Assess resistance levels in the UBC B. napus TILLING population, Brassica rapa and Sinapis arvensis against V. longisporum. […]
Developing an Integrated Multiomics Platform for Canola and Wheat
Objective 1. Assemble available large scale public multiomic datasets for canola and wheat from local, national and international efforts. 2. […]
Making canola less attractive to flea beetles
Objective 1. Generate glucosinolate-free B. napus lines 2. Eliminate myrosinase from canola leaf tissue to generate myrosinase-free lines 3. Verify […]
The nature of soil carbon in SK soils: Bridging the gap between laboratory and spectroscopic methods
Objective 1. Spectroscopic characterization of soil organic carbon (SOC) stability using FT-NIR and Mid-IR on SK soils (legacy soil samples) […]
RNA Shield: protecting canola against Blackleg, Clubroot and Verticillium Stripe
Objective 1. Double-stranded RNAs (dsRNAs) targeting eight distinct genes in Leptosphaeria maculans (Lm) were designed and tested as a single, […]
On Farm: Exploring the Impact of Low vs High Stubble Heights
Objective To evaluate the effects of different stubble heights on various factors, with a primary focus on snow catch, soil […]
Does seeding date and rate of canola effect spring flea beetle pressure, yield, and quality? – Year 3
The intended benefit of this demonstration for producers is to show case a wide range of seeding dates in canola, in combination with an adequate and increased seeding rate, so producers can make best management decisions for seeding canola to avoid heavy flea beetle infestations and the need for insecticides, while achieving high yields and best quality.
Potassium chloride (KCl-) replacements for chlorine uptake in canola
KCl-, 0-0-60, fertilizer can be harsh on equipment and cause unnecessary wear and tear. It is important to provide producers with strategies for managing Cl- deficiencies in canola that follow 4R practices and save the longevity of their equipment.