Keyword: agronomy
Application of antimicrobial peptides to increase cereal crops resistance to fungal pathogens
Read MoreManipulating weed seed production through phenology-based weed control
Read MoreFrequency of soybean in Manitoba crop rotations
Crop rotations in Manitoba have shifted significantly in the past 10 years with the rapid expansion in soybean acres This has raised important questions about the opportunities and implications on how to optimize soybean in rotation with other crops, such as canola, wheat, and corn that are…Read More
Crop rotation affects disease suppressive soil microbiomes
In this project, a crop rotation study was conducted at two field sites (Morden, Manitoba and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) in the 2021 and 2022 cropping seasons A total of 9 crop combinations/treatments, including cereals (Maize, Wheat, Barley, Durum), pulses (Lentil, Pea and Soybeans) and oilseeds…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