Keyword: disease suppression
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
Diversifying organic cropping options for the brown soils through intercropping
The objectives of this study conducted in the semi-arid Prairies were to determine: if intercrops can reduce weed levels compared to monocrops, and in the following sole crop; if intercrops have less disease than monocrops and impacts on diseases in the following crop; the grain yield/quality of…Read More