Supporting continued development of clubroot resistant canola and early detection of clubroot outbreaks
Posted on 23.03.2017 | Last Modified 07.05.2019
Lead Researcher (PI): Michael Harding
Institution:
Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development
Total WGRF Funding:
$33,125
Co-Funders:
Alberta Canola Producers Commission, Alberta Crop Industry Development Fund
Start Date:
2013
Project Length:
5 Years
Objectives:
Enhance clubroot surveillance in southern Alberta to allow early detection of new infestations. Maintenance of a clubroot nursery in a naturally-infested, irrigated commercial field in Southern Alberta where canola lines and varieties can be evaluated for clubroot resistance.