ENHANCING SUSTAINABILITY OF CANOLA PRODUCTION IN NORTH CENTRAL US

Project objectives include:Develop germplasm that enhances sustainable canola production.Identify germplasm resistant to clubroot, characterize their resistance and transfer it into modern canola breeding lines.Develop agronomic practices that improve canola profitability.Identify adequate planting dates and assess the value of winter canola for the region.Develop management strategies for micronutrients to optimize canola yield.Develop a management program for glyphosate-resistant weeds and identify glyphosate-alternatives for canola seeded in no-till and reduced till conditions.Characterize pest status and develop improved pest management strategies.Determine prevalence of clubroot and flea beetles in northeastern North Dakota and Minnesota through field surveys.Assess the impact of novel seed treatments and post-emergence insecticides for flea beetle management.Assess the impact of in-furrow application of surfactants and lime on clubroot severity.Deliver knowledge to canola farmers through coordinated Extension activities.Develop an educational campaign to raise awareness of clubroot for North Dakota canola farmers that can be expanded to other growing areas of the region as needed.Deliver knowledge of other information generated by the project.