Clubroot resistant LG varieties combine TuYV, pod shatter and RLM7 resistance to help mitigate the risk of growing oilseed rape in clubroot prone areas.
Clubroot is a soilborne fungal disease which can affect all brassica crops. It can be hosted by cruciferous weeds such as shepherd’s purse and charlock.
Symptoms of Clubroot appear first as galls with the roots appearing clubbed. These plants can appear stunted and where severe symptoms are present, total plant loss can occur.
Clubroot can often be localised to parts of a field. Considerable risk factors for clubroot developing include rotations where brassicas are grown closer than 1 in 5, and acidic soils prone to waterlogging. Soil testing can be carried out to determine the presence of clubroot, however as it can be localised, it is not always detected.
Clubroot resistant LG varieties combine TuYV, pod shatter and RLM7 resistance to help mitigate the risk of growing oilseed rape in clubroot prone areas.
