Root rot is one of the most significant challenges facing Saskatchewan pea and lentil growers, with yield losses of 60–84% under severe conditions. SPG recognizes this as a top priority and is investing in breeding research to deliver durable resistance solutions.
In this video, Limagrain researchers Anteneh Feyissa and Jaenet Ter Shure describe how partially resistant lines sourced from European partners are being crossed with Saskatchewan germplasm and evaluated at scale, with thousands of lines currently under field assessment.
