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.