Although scouting for blackleg (and assessment of potential damage) usually occurs near the end of the growing season, the most critical stage of infection is actually at the cotyledon stage.
Using available videos, graphics and explanations to clarify the key blackleg resistance concepts can help farmers with proactive decision-making for maximum disease management.
Browsing a few research findings can also upgrade your knowledge of the host-pathogen dynamic.
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To learn more, have a look at this Canola Council of Canada video on mitigating blackleg in canola.
