Root rot of pulse crops and Fusarium head blight (FHB) of cereals are important diseases that have significant negative impacts for Canadian farmers Root rot is caused by a complex of pathogens, including Fusarium avenaceum (Fa) and Fusarium graminearum (Fg) In this project, we explored the role of…
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…
An important component of 4R phosphorus fertilizer management is consideration of fertilizer source (form) and its interaction with the other 4R’s of rate and placement Furthermore, localized landscape and soil characteristics have historically not been considered in prescription of 4R practices,…