Tech Bulletins

What is a Tetrazolium Chloride Test? The TZ test is often referred to as a quick germination test because results are usually available within 24 to 48 hours. How is the TZ Test Different From a Germination Test? The TZ test is good for an early and quick snapshot of seed viability, but doesn’t replaceRead more

The fungal pathogens that cause true loose smut, or TLS, are crop specific: Ustilago nuda in barley Ustilago tritici in wheat Why Does it Matter? TLS is an internal smut, meaning the fungus grows within the plant rather than on the surface. Diseased plants look normal until heading, which is when the disease manifests itselfRead more

A fungus called Sclerotinia sclerotiorum can attack a wide variety of crops, including pulses, vegetables, canola and forages, causing sclerotinia white mold. ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE Yield loss. During periods of wet or humid weather, yield loss from white mold can be as high as 50%. Grade loss. Sclerotia (resting bodies) found in seed can reduce grades.Read more

A fungus called Sclerotinia sclerotiorum causes this disease. Why Does it Matter? Sclerotinia occurs on all canola growing regions and is the most economically significant disease of canola in Western Canada. Yield loss. Depending on weather conditions, yield losses can be extremely high. A rule of thumb is that yield loss is about half ofRead more

The Complete Disease Diagnostic™ is a test that identifies potentially devastating seed-borne pathogens that may be present on pulse seed. This is, perhaps, one of the most valuable diagnostic tools available to pulse growers. It was developed by and is exclusive to 20/20 Seed Labs Inc. VIEW THE COMPLETE DISEASE DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE HERE Why doRead more