MCGA is strengthening its network of research collaborations, increasing the value for every research dollar. We are focused on building a better communication network with our members so the research results come back to the farm faster.
*This new research database will continue to be updated over time. Not all research funded by MCGA is archived on this page at this time.
Start year | End Year | Research Area(s) | Title | Researcher(s) |
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2021 | 2023 | Agronomy Research, Diseases, Insects | The role of insect feeding and plant defense responses in Aster Yellows disease epidemiology | Dr. Sean Prager - University of Saskatchewan, Dr. Tyler Wist - AAFC Saskatoon and Dr. Chrystel Olivier - AAFC Saskatoon |
2021 | 2021 | Agronomy Research, Diseases | Purifying genotypes of Plasmodiophora brassicae and developing SNP markers linked to races of P. brassicae populations collected in western Canada | Dr. Fengqun Yu - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Saskatoon, Qilin Chen - AAFC Saskatoon, Yan Zhang - AAFC Saskatoon and Hao Hu - AAFC Saskatoon |
2021 | 2025 | Agronomy Research, Diseases | Using avirulence markers to predict the phenotypes of clubroot pathotypes | Dr. Edel Perez-Lopez - University Laval, Dr. Stephen Streklov - University of Alberta, Dr. Tim Dumonceaux - AAFC Saskatoon and Dr. Jennifer Town - AAFC Saskatoon |
2018 | 2020 | Agronomy Research, Diseases | Development of a Harmonized Clubroot Map | Stephen Strelkov - University of Alberta, Holly Derksen - Manitoba Agriculture Dr. Barbara Ziesman - Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Dr. Sheau-Fang Hwang - Alberta Agriculture and Forestry |
2013 | 2018 | Agronomy Research, Diseases | Operational Models to Forecast Canola Growth Stage, Sclerotinia Risk, and Yield in Western Canada | Dr. Rishi Burlakoti - Weather INnovations, Andy Nadler - Weather INnovations, Dr. Paul Bullock - University of Manitoba, Dr. Kelly Turkington - AAFC (Lacombe), Dr. Aston Chipanshi - AAFC (Regina), Dr. Nathaniel Newlands - AAFC (Lethbridge) |
2015 | 2018 | Agronomy Research, Diseases | Using SNP markers to assess genetic variability of Plasmodiophora brassicae in Canada | Bruce D. Gossen - AAFC (Saskatoon), Drs. Gary Peng / Fengqun Yu - AAFC Sasktoon Dr. Mary Ruth McDonald - University of Guelph Dr. Stephen Strelkov - University of Alberta |
2013 | 2017 | Agronomy Research, Diseases | The Host-Pathogen Interaction of Plasmodiophora brassicae and Canola | Sheau-Fang Hwang - Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Stephen Strelkov - University of Alberta, Drs. Bruce Gossen and Hossein Borhan - AAFC Saskatoon, Dr. Mary Ruth McDonald - University of Guelph, Dr. Peta Bonham-Smith - University of Saskatchewan |
2014 | 2017 | Agronomy Research, Diseases | Understanding the mechanisms for race-specific and non-specific resistance for effective use of cultivar resistance against blackleg of canola in western Canada | Gary Peng - AAFC Saskatoon |
2013 | 2018 | Agronomy Research, Diseases | Management of Clubroot in a Dynamic Environment | Sheau-Fang Hwang - Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (AARD), Steve Strelkov - University of Alberta, Michael Harding - Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (AARD), Mary Ruth MacDonald - University of Guelph |
2013 | 2018 | Agronomy Research, Diseases | Clubroot Surveillance and Epidemiology: Staying Ahead of an Important Canola Issue | Stephen Strelkov - University of Alberta, Sheau-Fang Hwang - Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (AARD), Michael Harding - Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (AARD) |