Lead Researcher (PI): Gary Peng

Institution: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada

Total WGRF Funding: $187,500

Co-Funders: Alberta Canola Producers Commission, Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission

Start Date: 2022

Project Length: 5 Years

Objectives:

To continue the monitoring of L. maculans (pathogen causing blackleg) population on the prairies following the introduction of the new R genes Rlm2, Rlm4 and Rlm7 to provide canola industry with up-to date information on pathogen race structure and changes (Avr profile) and to improve the tool for Avr profiling to assess the impact of improved control of blackleg on reducing seed contamination by the pathogen inoculum (benefit to export).