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.
Drew: Replacing Fish Oil in Aquaculture Diets Using a Mixture of Canola and Algae Oil
Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan initiated a three-year project in 2012 to develop methods to improve the fatty acid composition of aquaculture fish fed algae-vegetable oil blends instead of fish oils.
Zvomuya: Can Slow-Release Monoammonium Phosphate and Struvite Improve Phosphorus Use Efficiency and Reduce Seedling Toxicity in Canola?
The management of large volumes of hog manure on agricultural land is a critical challenge due to its low N:P ratio and stringent regulations based on soil test phosphorus (P) levels.
Beckie: Glyphosate-resistant Kochia (Kochia scoparia) in Saskatchewan
Glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide in the world, and frequent glyphosate use has selected for glyphosate-resistant (GR weeds). In 2011 and 2012, surveys documented the occurrence of GR kochia in Alberta.
Nickerson: Development of Formulated Canola Protein-based Ingredients for the Food Industry
Canola proteins represent an emerging plant-based alternative, with tremendous opportunity for growth, based on their functional and nutritional properties. Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan initiated a five-year multi-component project in 2010, with the overall goal to develop formulated canola protein-based ingredients that could then be tailored to specific food applications.