Science Edition 2018—Key result: With tools to identify various clubroot pathotypes, researchers tested existing clubroot-resistant (CR) cultivars against the new 5X pathotype found in Alberta soils. They found that several were resistant to 5X. Project title, Principal investigator: “Developing canola germplasms with diverse mechanisms to enhance the durability of clubroot resistance,” Gary Peng, AAFC Saskatoon Funding: SaskCanola...

Science Edition 2018—Key result: A grass plant called B. distachyon can get infected with clubroot, but secondary gall-forming infection will not occur. While this might show promise, the study concluded that looking for resistance in host brassica species is the better path for now. Project title, Principal investigator: “Using Non-host Species to Identify Novel Genes For Durable...

Science Edition 2018—Key result: Carefully consider the risk scenario and potential return on investment before spraying fungicide for sclerotinia stem rot or selecting current varieties with the sclerotinia-tolerant trait. Project title, Principal investigator: “Effects of genetic sclerotinia tolerance and foliar fungicide applications on the incidence and severity of sclerotinia stem rot infection in argentine canola,” Chris Holzapfel,...

Science Edition 2018—Key result: MCGA tested open-pollinated (OP) canola varieties against two hybrid canola checks. The OP average yield was 18-30 per cent less than the hybrid checks. Farmers will need to do their own economic analysis to see which is the better sustainability choice. Project title, Principal investigator: “Evaluation of OP lines and varieties for suitability...

Science Edition 2018—Key result: Expanding market opportunities for the protein within canola meal could improve the overall value of canola. Based on the findings in this study, canola protein isolate shows promise as a potential material for the development of edible films for food packaging. Project title, Principal investigator: “Development of Formulated Canola Protein-based Ingredients for the...