Accelerated Breeding Strategy for Flax Improvement
Increasing the rate at which new flax cultivars are developed will improve the ability of the flax industry to meet changing market demands and to tolerate climate change.
Enhanced Phosphorus Uptake in Flax
flax may be a particularly good candidate for biological inoculants that have potential to improve P uptake.
Genomic and pathogenic characterization of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lini, cause of flax wilt in SK and MB
This information will indicate the risk of flax wilt in a particular area and will help guide flax producers with decisions on which varieties to grow and which cultural practices are needed to mitigate disease damage.
Eliminating the Source of Herbicide Resistant Kochia
The hypothesis of this project is that kochia infestations is primarily limited to those areas of the field with the highest levels of salinity. If seed production of kochia is controlled in the saline seed nurseries this will both reduce the selection for new herbicide resistance as well as the overall population in the field.
Accelerating Flax Straw Decomposition by Harnessing Natural Soil Microbes
Our goal is to develop a bioformulation that can be applied to flax stubble that will accelerate its decomposition to reduce its interference with the flax seeding process.
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.
Sclerotinia Insensitivity to Fungicide in Canola
This project is relevant to local canola producers, where sclerotinia can cause substantial economic loss.
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.
Canola Response to Enhanced Efficiency Nitrogen Fertilizer Products and Blends – Year 2
Nitrogen fertilizer management has long been amongst the most important considerations in Saskatchewan grain production, and canola is one of the largest users of this nutrient. Optimizing N fertilizer use efficiency is more important than ever with high fertilizer prices and increasing awareness of and societal pressure to minimize greenhouse gas emissions associated with N fertilization.
Do micronutrients applied to canola actually increase yield?
Micronutrients are important in the lifecycle of many plants; however, because they are required in much smaller quantities than macronutrients, their impact on plant performance is often harder to quantify (Canola Council).
Developing canola lines with higher yield and better drought resilience through the regulation of transcription factors
Canola cultivars with higher yields can substantially benefit producers and downstream industries in Canada. Drought stress, one of the most detrimental abiotic factors, may cause severe yield loss in the Canadian Prairies.
Evaluation of mechanisms leading to emergence of new clubroot pathotypes
Clubroot, caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae, is a major threat to canola production in Canada. The use of clubroot-resistant (CR) cultivars has been a key strategy in managing this disease.