If canola could be transformed with two target genes for silicon uptake, the crop could become more tolerant to biotic (pathogen) and abiotic (weather) stress. In the end, this study could transform only one of the two target genes, and resulting stress tolerance to blackleg and drought were not noticeably different from controls. They determined...
Read More Researchers wanted to see if soil protein, extracted using the ACE/MACE methods, is an appropriate measure of the soil nitrogen that potentially becomes available during the growing season. They found only a weak correlation, and concluded that current soil test recommendations provide an acceptable measure of biologically available nitrogen. “Revisiting nitrogen fertilizer recommendations for Saskatchewan:...
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This is one of the first studies to characterize effector proteins with key roles in clubroot infection and disease progression. Results provide a valuable resource for the identification of new clubroot resistance genes. “Genome wide functional analysis of Plasmodiophora brassicae effectors and the management of clubroot disease” Peta Bonham-Smith, University of Saskatchewan SaskCanola, Saskatchewan’s Agriculture...
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Yield reductions at current nominal thresholds of one to two DBM larvae per plant in canola may not be significant. Therefore, the nominal thresholds for DBM in canola may need to be increased to a slightly higher number of larvae per plant. Dynamic action thresholds incorporate the effect of natural enemies on pest control. “Identification...
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Pollen beetles were susceptible to three of four insecticides tested. Yield reduction was detected at seven to nine beetles per plant, but not at four beetles per 10 sweeps. Pollen beetles were not detected in the Prairies and no native parasitoids were found attacking pollen beetle larvae in Atlantic Canada. “Generate knowledge and control strategies...
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