New genetics mean enhanced clubroot resistance is ‘within our grasp’

New genetics to improve resistance against the growing threat of clubroot are also being introduced by DSV, says managing director Alex Doering.

Caused by the pathogen Plasmodiophora brassicae, clubroot is a highly infectious, yield-robbing disease. Scotland has experienced heavy infestation in recent years, but there is growing evidence of clubroot problems in south-east England.

In recent years, hybrid oilseed rapes with genetic clubroot protection have played an important role in keeping spread of the disease in check and also protecting yields for growers, says Mr Doering.

DSV has been particularly successful in this area. Varieties such as DSV Crossfit CR and DSV Crocodile CR offer good protection without sacrificing yield, as has usually been the case before such varieties were introduced.

DSV is introducing a new clubroot resistance mechanism called CRE1 with broader protection against more pathotypes.

The first DSV CRE1 variety is expected to be EU-registered during winter 2023/24 –arriving in the UK a few years later.

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