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The International Clubroot Workshop in Edmonton in August offers a unique scientific program with an impressive line-up of international and Canadian clubroot researchers. Read through the speaker’s bios.
DAY 1: August 7 – Genetics and Breeding
- Developing single and multiple gene resistance from various sources
- Characterization and identification of resistance
- Comparing genetics of various clubroot collections from Canada
- Plant hormones to control clubroot
- Clubroot and increased resistance to insects
- Icebreaker Reception with dedicated poster session – check out the contributed posters
DAY 2: August 8 – Epidemiology and Disease Management
- How clubroot is changing
- Management of clubroot in various countries
- Novel ways to detect clubroot
- Tour of a one-of-a-kind nursery and experience “research in progress”
- Galla barbecue at the University of Alberta Botanic Gardens
DAY 3: August 9 – Agronomy Program
- Soil amendments and their success in various regions
- Overview of various soil amendment products
- How resistance affects spore levels in soil
- Integrated clubroot management approaches
- Patch management solutions
- Tour of a heavily infested clubroot site with “research in action”
- Optional farm tour and barbecue
Single day registration is available!
We have added a second hotel for delegate accommodation. For more information on registration, hotels and program, please visit the event website.
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