Science Edition 2019—KEY RESULT: Soil fumigation with metam sodium can reduce clubroot severity and improve plant health in the subsequent canola crop. But because of high rates required and high cost per acre, fumigation may have a role in the eradication of localized or isolated areas of infestation. PROJECT TITLE, PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: “Toward a Strategy for Reducing...

Science Edition 2019—KEY RESULT: Researchers developed the Canadian Clubroot Differential (CCD) Set, which represents an improved system for the identification of new virulence profiles of Plasmodiophora brassicae and their classification into pathotypes. The CCD Set is an important new tool that can be applied directly on the ground by the sector, including agronomists, breeders and researchers. PROJECT...

Science Edition 2019—KEY RESULT: The maintenance of a naturally-occurring clubroot nursery provided an evaluation site for over 60 canola lines, varieties and cultivars over four years. The nursery site was also used extensively for training and extension activities. PROJECT TITLE, PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: “Supporting continued development of clubroot-resistant canola and early detection of clubroot outbreaks,” Michael Harding, Alberta...

Science Edition 2019—KEY RESULT: A set of clubroot surveillance practices was developed for effective monitoring of the occurrence and severity of P. brassicae in commercial fields. PROJECT TITLE, PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: “Clubroot surveillance and epidemiology,” Stephen Strelkov, University of Alberta FUNDING: Growing Forward 2 Clubroot, we’re watching you. A major focus of research into clubroot disease caused by...

Science Edition 2019—KEY RESULT: SaskCanola administered Growing Forward 2-funded blackleg research projects that concluded over the past year or so. Results from these studies make it possible for farmers to test for the predominant blackleg races in a field and use this information to make strategic decisions for the deployment of varieties. This will reduce blackleg severity...