Institution: University of Alberta
Insecticide susceptibility and resistance monitoring of flea beetles in canola
Read MoreStudy of the effects of Brassica root architecture and fertilizer application on clubroot disease severity and yield
Plant root systems are pivotal for ecological success, ecosystem functioning, and nutrient and water acquisition In the first phase of this project, root system architecture (RSA) traits of 379 Brassica accessions, representing the six most economically important Brassica…Read More
New clubroot pathotypes and second generation resistance
Read MoreIdentifying key predators and their role in canola insect pest suppression.
Read MoreMonitoring the canola flower midge with pheromone-baited traps
The canola flower midge, Contarinia brassicola, is a recently discovered insect pest of canola widespread across the Prairies Damage results when larvae feed on developing flower buds which prevents the flowers from opening and forming pods The population density of canola flower midge is difficult…Read More