Advancing better canola: planning for verticillium stripe
Verticillium stripe is a growing concern for some canola growers in the Prairie provinces. To help combat this disease, Bayer is leading research efforts by developing advanced methods for assessing canola resistance.
In an article with the Western Producer, Dr. Xuehua Zhang, Principal Plant Health Scientist with Bayer, emphasizes the importance of integrated breeding, research, and rigorous testing to identify resistant sources. Within the article, Tim Darragh, Bayer's Canola Technical Strategy Lead, explains how Bayer aims to educate growers on early scouting, and how to develop effective management strategies to minimize verticillium’s impact.
The good news is that you can continue to successfully grow DEKALB® canola in all risk areas. The key is to first understand your potential risk to verticillium in your field – refer to the Verticillium Stripe Action Plan chart. Check out the most common questions being asked about Verticillium Stripe below:
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