Genetics will drive a large share of the yield gains needed to get to 52 bu./ac. Genetic traits also reduce pesticide use, increase crop tolerance to disease and improve harvest management – all enhancing the sustainability of canola.
KEY RESULT: This study confirms there is significant potential for canola residues to enhance N2O emissions relative to those associated with wheat, flax and pea residues. This potential appears to be associated with the release and subsequent transformation of glucosinolates into a variety of bioactive compounds during crop residue decomposition. PROJECT TITLE, PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: “Identifying...
Read More KEY RESULT: This study compared nitrogen application through side-banding at seeding and through a split application of side-banding at seeding plus in-season through an irrigation system. It found no yield advantage to the split, but the flexibility of fertigation (for those with irrigation systems) allows farmers to adjust rates based on conditions through the season....
Read MoreTuesday, January 30 at 2:45PM – Hall F Edmonton Expo Centre at Northlands The AGM takes place during the FarmTech Conference. There is no charge to attend the AGM, and registration to FarmTech is not required to attend the AGM. AGM agenda includes: A review of the proposed amendments to Alberta Canola’s regulations. These amendments...
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Key practice: Diversity of cultivar resistance, crop rotation and fungicide usage can prevent both infection and breakdown of blackleg resistance. Project title, Lead researcher: “Blackleg Resistance Stewardship: Improving our management of host resistance,” 2010-14, Dilantha Fernando, University of Manitoba Grower organization funder: ACPC, MCGA, SaskCanola Leptosphaeria maculans, the fungal pathogen that causes blackleg in canola,...
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