Co-funder: Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers
Defining and refining the end of the critical period of weed control in soybean for Manitoba
In these experiments, soybean responded well to cultural weed management practices Narrowing the row spacing, maintaining adequate soybean stand densities and growing a locally more competitive variety all contributed to reducing the duration of the critical weed free period This led to…Read More
Economic and biological implications of volunteer canola in soybean
Read MoreEvaluating the effect of simulated hail damage on soybean maturity, yield and quality
Hail is a catastrophic weather event that can result in stem bruising, stem breakage, leaf defoliation, stand reduction and secondary effects such as increased susceptibility to lodging and pests In Manitoba, approx 5% of crop acres are affected annually, equating to about 4,900 field claims for…Read More
Effect of genotype and environment on pulse flour quality and baking performance
Bean flours can be used in the baking industry to enhance the nutritional properties of bread Although they function well in bread applications, inconsistency can occur from lot to lot Furthermore, the use of bean flours can contribute to undesirable flavours in the end-product It was the objective…Read More