Co-funder: Alberta Canola Producers Commission
Exploiting susceptibility genes in canola to improve blackleg resistance
Assess blackleg resistance in available germplasm, identify candidate susceptibility (S) genes conferring blackleg resistance and develop markers, and generate stable S gene knock-out canola lines and evaluate their resistance reaction and develop homozygous pre-breeding…Read More
Capturing ancestral diversity for developing climate ready canola
Root imaging of diverse Brassica diploid material Development of a high-throughput image-based screen for clubroot infection Identify genetic basis of identified variation Introgress improved root architecture into canola Greenhouse and field testing of improved…Read More
Biological control of lygus plant bugs in established and emerging crops
Read MoreEfficient identification of Plasmodiophora brassicae pathotypes by metabarcoding
Effective management of clubroot disease in canola, caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae, depends largely on the use of resistant varieties However, because host resistance can vary in effectiveness against different clubroot pathotypes, it is essential to quickly and accurately identify which…Read More