Research Database

Manitoba Canola Growers works to fund, direct, develop and distribute practical, science-based research.

 

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 Priority(ies) Title Researcher(s)
2013 2018 Human Health Benefits of Canola Products Canola Oil Enriched Mediterranean Weight Loss Diet in Type 2 Diabetes Drs. David JA Jenkins and Cyril Kendall - University of Toronto, Peter J Jones - University of Manitoba Cyril WC Kendall - University of Toronto Benoît Lamarche - Laval University
2013 2017 Human Health Benefits of Canola Products Canola Oil Multi-Centre Intervention Trial (COMIT) Dr. Peter Jones - University of Manitoba, Dr. David Jenkins - University of Toronto, Dr. Benoît Lamarche - Laval University, Drs. Penny-Kris-Etherton and Sheila West - Penn State
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
2015 2018 Agronomy Research, Insects Integrated Approaches for Flea Beetle Control – Economic Thresholds, Prediction Models, Landscape Effects, and Natural Enemies Alejandro Costamagna - University of Manitoba, Barb Sharanowski - University of Central Florida; John Gavlovski - Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development; Rishi Burlakoti and Andy Nadler - Weather Innovations; Hector Carcamo - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Lethbridge; Jennifer Otani - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Beaverlodge; Tyler Wist - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Saskatoon
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
2013 2014 Agronomic Practices, Agronomy Research Economic Profitability and Sustainability of Canola Production Systems in Western Canada Scott Jeffrey - University of Alberta
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)
2013 2016 Agronomy Research, Insects Aster Yellows and Swede Midge – New Threats to Prairie Canola Product Chrystel Olivier - AAFC (Saskatoon), Julie Soroka - AAFC (Saskatoon)