Abstract

A collection of Brassica napus plant introduction (PI) lines was evaluated in a series of research trials to identify lines with resistance to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, causal agent of Sclerotinia stem rot of canola. Five PI lines (169080, 286418, 436554, 458940, and 633119) were identified that consistently had SSR resistance levels equal to or greater than the partially resistant check cultivar Hyola 357. In addition, two of these lines (436554 and 458940) were found to exhibit SSR field resistance levels similar to Hyola 357. The PI lines identified from our research studies could be used in canola breeding programs to develop cultivars with improved resistance to S. sclerotiorum. Accepted for publication 21 February 2011. Published 22 April 2011.

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