An integrated approach to clubroot control in canola development of resistant germplasm and breeding strategy

The Challenge

With no clubroot resistance available in Canadian canola cultivars, 25% of canola acres in Alberta are at risk for clubroot infestation, threatening $50 million to the canola industry prairie wide.

The Project

Understand the genetic basis of resistance through developing canola germplasm resistant to common pathotypes found in Alberta from winter canola (B.napus), and the parental species B.rapa and B.oleracea.

The Results

Several clubfoot resistant lines with agronomic and seed quality traits were developed from winter canola cv. Mendel crossed with two Canadian spring canola lines.

Grower Benefits

Canadian breeding programs can now incorporate clubroot resistance into their commercial canola cultivars, helping producers grow canola with clubroot.