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Clubroot Spreading in Alberta


Clubroot Spreading in Alberta

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Murray Hartman, Alberta's Provincial Oilseed Specialist talks about the the spread of clubroot into new areas and the intensifying of the disease in the known areas.

Murray explains why the disease is increasing its foothold in Alberta and what growers can do be doing to identify and manage the disease.

Source: Alberta Canola Producers Commission


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