Grains Convo

*Bonus* Aphids and virus surveillance with Ben Congdon

Grower Group Alliance Season 1 Episode 67

Host: DPIRD research agronomist Cindy Webster
Guest Speaker: DPIRD Senior Research Scientist Ben Congdon

In this episode of Grains Convo, Cindy Webster hosts DPIRD Senior Research Scientist Ben Congdon, as they discuss what exactly turnip yellows virus is, and how to diagnose it in the field. 

Ben also addresses how green peach aphids contribute to the spread of the virus in WA, management strategies, and some of the findings from monitoring in 2024. 

Episode Links:
Click here to read DPIRD webpage Turnip yellows virus in canola: diagnosis, epidemiology and management