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Blackleg (stem canker) is primarily caused by the highly virulent fungal pathogen Leptosphaeria maculans. Blackleg infestations cause significant yield losses in susceptible crops. Blackleg-infected crop and weed residues release fungal spores that are carried by wind or rain-splash to susceptible plants. Disease symptoms manifest as lesions on the cotyledons, leaves, stems, and pods. The infectionRead more

Clubroot is a serious soil-borne disease of canola and other cruciferous crops which will result in reduced yield and can ultimately cause wilting or premature death of the plant. This video focuses on key management strategies around minimizing the risk of introducing the disease-causing pathogen to your farm, slowing the spread of it within yourRead more

The International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) standardizes testing around the globe to ensure analysts do their best work — including recommending the best temperature to conduct vigour testing at. Still, various seed testing outlets use a variety of different temperatures to conduct vigour tests, some as high as 10 C. Most farmers in Western CanadaRead more

(Nisku, Alberta) April 2, 2019 – The 20/20 Seed Labs Inc. team is pleased to announce that Gary Hartl has joined the team in the role of technical sales representative. “I am very excited to join the 20/20 Seed Labs team,” said Hartl. “As the technical sales rep, I will be assisting in increasing theRead more

20/20 Seed Labs Inc. has identified that seed harvested after the rain and snow in late 2018 has serious issues. Germination results are borderline at 80-85%, barely making grade, and as such have low vigour results. Dormancy (seed that’s typically viable) is masking a number of underlying detrimental issues such as chemical damage, frost andRead more