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Enhancing clubroot resistance in canola through regulating a transcription factor AIL7

Posted on 19.01.2023 | Last Modified 19.01.2023
Lead Researcher (PI): Guanqun Chen
Institution: University of Alberta
Total WGRF Funding: $49,247
Co-Funders: Alberta Canola Producers Commission, Results Driven Agriculture Research
Start Date: 2022
Project Length: 3 Years
Objectives:

Investigate the role of AIL7 in canola in terms of its ability to enhance resistance to clubroot without significantly affecting seed quality or plant growth.