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Video released: The Water Journey, from Mountains to Prairies

The Potato Growers of Alberta (PGA) has released its latest episode in a video series: The Water Journey; From Mountains To Prairies. According to Deb Brewin, PGA communications and promotions director, it’s a crucial piece of information to all viewers, especially those who do not understand the importance of water to, not only farmers, but to rural communities as well. 

Potato Growers in Alberta are experts and utilize world-class irrigation systems and the latest technologies to ensure water is not wasted. The association’s goal is to educate as many people as possible about the water sustainability practices of growers. Feel free to share. 

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LALEXPERT: Sclerotinia cycle and prophylactic methods

Video: LALEXPERT: Sclerotinia cycle and prophylactic methods

White rot, also known as sclerotinia, is a common agricultural fungal disease caused by various virulent species of Sclerotinia. It initially affects the root system (mycelium) before spreading to the aerial parts through the dissemination of spores.

Sclerotinia is undoubtedly a disease of major economic importance, and very damaging in the event of a heavy attack.

All these attacks come from the primary inoculum stored in the soil: sclerotia. These forms of resistance can survive in the soil for over 10 years, maintaining constant contamination of susceptible host crops, causing symptoms on the crop and replenishing the soil inoculum with new sclerotia.