The biocontrol of blackleg using carnivorous bacteria
Posted on 27.09.2023 | Last Modified 27.09.2023
Lead Researcher (PI): Paul Holloway
Institution:
University of Winnipeg
Total WGRF Funding:
$17,652
Co-Funders:
Manitoba Canola Growers Association
Start Date:
2023
Project Length:
2 Years
Objectives:
To investigate the use of Myxobacteria (a group of bacteria which adopt a “wolf-pack” hunting strategy against other bacteria and fungi) for the control of L. maculans, the causative agent of blackleg in canola. The successful completion of this project would provide a novel potential biocontrol strategy for the control of blackleg on canola.