Impact of synergistic interactions between V. longisporum and L. maculans on canola yield

The Challenge

Blackleg and verticillium stripe diseases of canola, caused by the fungal pathogens Leptosphaeria maculans and Verticillium longisporum, respectively, are two important diseases in Canada and other canola-growing countries. These diseases are often seen together, but the impact of co-infection of blackleg and verticillium is not known.

The Project

This project will identify new sources of canola lines genetically resistant to blackleg which will be used in breeding against verticillium stripe disease.

The Results

This section will be updated after completion of this project.

Grower Benefits

The results from this research will increase knowledge in the impacts of blackleg and verticillium co-infection, and will thus help growers stay informed regarding these two pathogens.