Using avirulence markers to predict the phenotypes of clubroot pathotypes

The Challenge

There is currently a need for reliable screening techniques to identify new and existing clubroot pathotypes and assess the effectiveness of clubroot cultivar resistance.

The Project

Tailor the selection of clubroot resistant canola varieties by developing a fast and reliable phenotyping system, collecting a wide and accurate genomic collection of clubroot pathotypes in Canada, and developing a molecular assay that quickly and precisely identifies avirulent pathotypes.

The Results

This section will be updated upon completion of the project.

Grower Benefits

Developing reliable screening techniques will allow growers to make informed decisions in clubroot management by giving them to tools to grow the best suited clubroot resistant cultivar based on the clubroot pathotype they have present in their field.