Western Producer: VIDEO – Study seeks more information on pod shatter resistance

The technology is well established, but scientists are still curious about the genetic sources of pod shatter resistance.

One of those researchers is Lauren Gislason, a master’s student in plant science at the University of Manitoba.

“(We) want to give growers more options when they’re looking at pod shatter tolerance. It’s a really important trait for producers,” said Gislason.

She and her supervisor, U of M canola breeder Rob Duncan, have tested canola cultivars at Carman and other sites in Manitoba to identify material that has tolerance to pod shatter.

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