Publications

Clubroot and energy & utility developments

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This fact sheet by the Farmers' Advocate Office provides information on the Alberta Clubroot Management Plan and the responsibilities of energy and utility operators for the management of clubroot.

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Alberta Plant Health Lab [2024]

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This information sheet describes the Alberta Plant Health Lab. Located at the Crop Diversification Centre North in Edmonton, the lab provides plant pest diagnosis and expertise to the agricultural... More ≫

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This information sheet describes the Alberta Plant Health Lab. Located at the Crop Diversification Centre North in Edmonton, the lab provides plant pest diagnosis and expertise to the agricultural industry, supporting stakeholders in complying with the Alberta Agricultural Pests Act.

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Stripe rust 101 : what is it, why do we have it, what can be done about it

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Stripe rust (also known as yellow rust) caused by the fungus Puccinia striiformis, has devastated cereal production worldwide due to rapid systemic infection of affected plants resulting in... More ≫

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Stripe rust (also known as yellow rust) caused by the fungus Puccinia striiformis, has devastated cereal production worldwide due to rapid systemic infection of affected plants resulting in defoliation and shrived kernels. This is primarily a disease of cool climates and has been found in southern Alberta and British Columbia for many years. Recently, stripe rust prevalence has increased in central Alberta in wheat, barley and triticale. This fact sheet contains information on the cause and cycle of this damaging crop disease, as well as control methods.

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Alberta Fusarium management plan [2021]

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Fusarium species represent an important pathogen of cereal crops in Alberta. This resource includes information and management strategies to limit the escalation, spread and economic impact of... More ≫

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Fusarium species represent an important pathogen of cereal crops in Alberta. This resource includes information and management strategies to limit the escalation, spread and economic impact of Fusarium pathogens in Alberta.

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Emerging virus and viroid disease risks on greenhouse crops

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This fact sheet offers an overview of emerging virus and viroid diseases that may potentially have serious economic consequences for the greenhouse industry in Alberta.

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Fireblight

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Fireblight, a highly destructive disease of several members of the rose family, is caused by the bacterium Erwinia amylovora. This bacterial organism is native to North America and is present... More ≫

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Fireblight, a highly destructive disease of several members of the rose family, is caused by the bacterium Erwinia amylovora. This bacterial organism is native to North America and is present throughout the continent where susceptible rose family hosts are grown. In Alberta, this disease can affect many highly desirable hardy ornamentals and fruit-producing species in the rose family including apple, crabapple, cotoneaster, hawthorn, pear, mountain ash, raspberry, saskatoon berry, plum and cherry. It is particularly destructive to species that are not native to Canada such as crabapple, apple and pear.

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Alberta Plant Health Lab [2016]

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Describes the opening of the Alberta Plant Health Lab, which provides accurate diagnosis of both existing and new plant pests to provide regulatory support to target groups.

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Alberta clubroot management plan

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The objective of the Clubroot Management Plan is to minimize yield losses due to clubroot and reduce the further spread and buildup of clubroot in canola, mustard and market garden vegetable... More ≫

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The objective of the Clubroot Management Plan is to minimize yield losses due to clubroot and reduce the further spread and buildup of clubroot in canola, mustard and market garden vegetable fields in Alberta.

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Alberta Fusarium graminearum management plan [2012]

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The objective of the Alberta Fusarium graminearum Management Plan is to limit the introduction, escalation, spread and economic impact of F. Graminearum in Alberta

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Controlling field pea diseases in direct seeding systems

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Of all the crops seeded on the prairies, field peas are often said to be the most easily adapted to direct seeding. For this reason, a large percentage of the pea acreage is direct seeded. Whether... More ≫

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Of all the crops seeded on the prairies, field peas are often said to be the most easily adapted to direct seeding. For this reason, a large percentage of the pea acreage is direct seeded. Whether in a direct or conventional seeding system, the field pea crop requires close observation for disease throughout the growing season. Several economically important diseases can affect field peas.

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