Tech Bulletins

What Causes Root Rot in Peas? Root rot of peas in the Canadian prairies has been a growing concern over the last several years.  While root rot can be caused by a number of organisms including Fusarium, Rhizoctonia, and Pythium, Aphanomyces has garnered the most attention as the new kid on the block.  First confirmedRead more

Clubroot in canola is caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae, a parasite that infects the roots of host plants and produces club-shaped galls that restrict the flow of water and nutrients. Plasmodiophora brassicae is an obligate parasite, meaning it cannot survive without a living host. Collecting Samples? Click Here. Additional information: 2016 Clubroot Survey Report Alberta AgricultureRead more

The Fungal Screen™ is a test that identifies potentially devastating seed-born pathogens that may be present on cereal seed (Please note: True Loose Smut requires a separate test.  Please click here to learn more.) This is, perhaps, one of the most valuable diagnostic tools available to growers. It was developed by and is exclusive toRead more

Fusarium head blight (FHB) is well established in Ontario, Manitoba and Eastern Saskatchewan grain crops. Also called scab, this disease has now moved into western Saskatchewan and parts of Alberta as well. Alberta has a Fusarium graminearium management plan which defines a prevention and control strategy.  FHB is caused by Fusarium graminearum, a fungus that producesRead more

What are “The 3 Critical Seed Tests”? A germination test is an integral part of a seed quality regime and is vital for assessing seed viability. Beyond germination, we at 20/20 Seed Labs Inc. consider the 3 critical seed tests to be a vigour test, a thousand kernel weight test and a disease diagnostic profileRead more