Lead Researcher (PI): Edel Perez-Lopez

Institution: University of Laval

Total WGRF Funding: $248,687

Co-Funders: Alberta Canola Producers Commission, Manitoba Canola Growers Association

Start Date: 2021

Project Length: 5 Years

Objectives:

Optimize a hydroponic bioassay to phenotype the interaction between canola and Plasmodiophora brassicae. Sequence the genome of all single spore isolates (SSI) and identify P. brassicae SSI virulence markers. Design and implement a multiplex PCR assay able to differentiate P. brassicae isolates.