Institution: University of Alberta
Efficient 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
Enhancing clubroot resistance in canola through regulating a transcription factor AIL7
Read MoreLaser induced breakdown spectroscopy for efficient germplasm selection of wheat grain attributes
Read MoreGeneration of canola lines with increased heat and drought tolerance by regulating phospholipid: diacylglycerol acyltransferase activity
Heat and drought stress can cause severe negative impacts on canola (mainly B napus) The targeted identification of specific genetic determinants of stress adaptation and generation of related canola lines are effective approaches in breeding cultivars with strong stress resistance Since canola’s…Read More
Factors influencing dispersal by flight of the pea leaf weevil
This project is the first to directly test dispersal capacity of the pea leaf weevil, an invasive pest of field peas and faba beans around the world A measure of dispersal capacity is needed to develop a provincewide monitoring system The research shows that the pea leaf weevil dispersal by walking…Read More