Sustainability on the farm: breeding for resistance and management of major canola diseases in Canada contributing towards an IPM approach

Genetic diversity is vital for the survival of any population. If humans were all same, a single strain nasty flu virus, like COVID-19, could wipe us out! In plants, genetic plays similar role. The variation in type and number resistance gene(s) between individuals can cause difference surviving disease or not. Studies on will lead to identification novel disease-resistance genes. Canola (Brassica napus L.) an economically nutritionally important oilseed worldwide. Several serious diseases, including blackleg, clubroot, sclerotinia stem rot, verticillium stripe, threaten canola production Canada Traditional methods are not enough effective control these diseases. Therefore, ideal approach optimize utilize genes found different B. cultivars. With advent next-generation sequencing development genomics molecular genetics techniques, it now possible rapidly identify apply This paper reviews current information about identified cultivars, mapping cloning, their importance, role function, association with plant application breeding. feasibility using sources Canadian cultivars developing new disease-resistant also discussed. Sustainability farm agricultural system be maintained by breeding resistance, resistant varieties incorporating other integrated pest management strategies along it.