Australia\u2019s canola industry continues to grow from strength to strength - despite the presence of blackleg, a common disease that has the potential to cause more than 90 per cent yield loss.\n\nThis success story is thanks, in part, to decades of targeted GRDC investment into blackleg management \u2013 delivering significant genetic and agronomic advancements to help canola growers reduce the impact of this serious pathogen.\n\nMarcroft Grains Pathology Principal Dr Steve Marcroft has been at the forefront of this research for nearly 30 years and he discusses the impact that blackleg research has had.\n \nContact:\n \nDr Steve Marcroft\nMarcroft Grains Pathology\nsteve@grainspathology.com.au\n \nMore Information:\n\nEarly-sown canola may escape blackleg clutches\nBlackleg Management Guide\nMarcroft Grains Pathology\n\nProject Codes: UOM1904-004RTX, UOM1905-003RTX, UWA1905-006RTX, CSP1904-007RTX\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices