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,…
Breeding new pea varieties that address the challenges and opportunities of the western Canadian industry is a key component to the success of this crop This project was targeted at breeding high performance pea varieties for the Canadian prairies It aimed to address all the key traits that have…
Intercropping has been demonstrated to benefit producers by reducing the need for chemical pesticides through exhibiting biological control of weed pressure, disease incidence, and grain quality and by mitigating crop failure risks through adding diversity to a system Intercrops have also been…
