UCC Protocols

How to run a field-scale trial

A large green field with a sign: Ultimate Canola Challenge

Many growers want to run their own trials to test new products or techniques. Follow these Ultimate Canola Challenge protocols to set up trials that follow scientific principles and provide accurate results that you can implement.

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Science

Investigation into pod drop and pod retention resistance

Key result: Seed losses at harvest can be significant. This study provides insight into pod drop and the factors impacting it. The pod retention measurement method developed and validated in this study can be used in future studies. Results from this study also suggest that pod retention is a heritable trait and could be exploited by...
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Science

Assessing current soil-test based fertilizer recommendations

Key Result: Soil-test-based fertilizer applications can be a sustainable and economical technique to optimize crop production and profit margin, but aren’t always used due to questions of effectiveness. This study found that soil test recommendations are fairly accurate and provide good information to growers in both direct seeding and conventional tillage systems. Project title, Principal...
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