Lead Researcher (PI): Hossein Borhan

Institution: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada

Total WGRF Funding: $20,000

Co-Funders: Alberta Canola Producers Commission, Results Driven Agriculture Research

Start Date: 2022

Project Length: 3 Years

Objectives:

Conduct fine mapping of the Plasmodiophora brassica resistance gene PbR1, develop markers for marker assisted breeding, and introgress PbR1 into spring type Topas. Identify novel Brassica napus genes effective against clubroot.