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Tool helps breeders select for complex multi-gene traits

KEY RESULT: AAFC research scientists have put together a nested association mapping (NAM) population for spring Brassica napus canola, a tool which has helped them identify the multitude of genes associated with complex traits – such as seed glucosinolate content. Breeders can use the tool to select for complex traits and identify cultivars that perform...

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Short Updates for Ongoing Research

Canadian canola researchers have dozens of ongoing projects. Some are funded by canola growers through their levy payments to SaskCanola, Alberta Canola and Manitoba Canola Growers. Some are funded through the Canola AgriScience Cluster, a partnership between Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and the canola industry under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP). Over a five-year period, this initiative will invest $25.5 million in research to optimize yield and quality, improve nutrient and water use efficiency, and enhance integrated pest management practices. Here are short descriptions and updates for these projects.

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Canola Market Snapshot

The European Union entered a new status level for Canadian canola purchases in 2019-20, and it means we can start talking about the “Big 5” instead of the “Big 4”. The EU bought 2.1 million tonnes of Canadian canola seed in 2019-20 worth over $1 billion, moving it ahead of Mexico and just behind Japan....

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Trade Commissioners Provide Boots on the Ground

Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service helps Canadian exporters to find and maintain business relationships, boosting canola trade in Pakistan, China and many other markets.

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Q&A with Margaux McDonald

Margaux McDonald, Canada’s senior trade commissioner in Pakistan, answers a few questions about canola market expansion in Pakistan.