…enough to cause confusion. For example, blackleg and verticillium can cause darkening through the stem, although blackleg tends to be dark and in wedges. Verticillium is lighter in colour (grey)…
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…to pre-harvest disease scout. Verticillium stripe continues to move west, with notable reports around Edmonton this year. Manitoba Canola Growers recently announced new funding for verticillium testing. Blackleg reports are…
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…Learn to identify verticillium stripe. If widespread, consider crop rotation and ask seed companies about cultivars with increased genetic tolerance. Is it verticillium stripe or blackleg? Follow thresholds before applying…
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…may leave a grey hue (similar to verticillium). Verticillium stripe in canola. Credit: Manitoba Agriculture Verticillium infected stems. Credit: Vikram Bisht, Manitoba Agriculture Close up of infected stems. Credit: Vikram…
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…infected plant), but so far this year appears to be limited to a low number of plants per field. Verticillium stripe, especially in southern Manitoba, is impacting a significant number…
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…are quick tips on how to tell verticillium stripe, sclerotinia and blackleg apart. CCC agronomy specialists and others can help with diagnostics. Free clubroot, verticillium stripe and blackleg testing is…
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