b'TABLE OF CONTENTS10 The Rise of PulsesFEATURES1048 THE RISE OF PULSESBEYONG BREEDING Pulse breeders are working withThe 2019 meeting of the Prairie industry players in Alberta andGrain Development Committee beyond to address the rising popu- saw breeders focus not just on larity of plant-based protein. how they do their work, but whyand what the implications are for 14the future.OPENING DOORS TO INTERNATIONAL MARKETS Canadas highly-regarded certi- 54 CAN WHEAT SAVE THE WORLD? fied seed is creating all kinds ofThe wheat genome is way more international opportunities forcomplex than the human genome seed producers and sellers in this can we figure it out in time to country. Industry experts say thefeed a growing world population?Canadian brand gives buyers a sense of added confidence. 56 STAY VIGILANT WHEN IT COMESTO CLUBROOT MANAGEMENT 18 STARTING FROM SCRATCHAcross Alberta, cases of clubroot 18In the cannabis sphere, geneticsare on the riseeven in once is only the beginning as breedersclubroot-free areas in southern work to understand the plant andAlberta. The Canola Council of create the next generation of seed. Canada offers solid advice for those who have clubroot, and 22 those who dont want it.TACKLING TRADE DISRUPTIONS Crop value chains are working hard to meet customer needs and keep60 SEEING THE VALUE IN AN SVUA markets open for Canadian crops.Additional perspective on the models to support plant breeding 28 in Canada.SEED QUALITY New tests and technologies and what you need to know about seed104 STRENGHTENING THE SEEDquality issues this year. CHAIN IN THE AMERICAS BENEFITS EVERYONE 30 HELP WANTEDScott Horner discusses how work- Studies warn of the growing shortageing on the issues in the seed indus-of skilled labour in agriculture. try is like building a cathedral.38FIGHTING FUSARIUMHEAD BLIGHT Two Alberta experts share their views on best practices for managing the fungal disease in56cereal crops.Fall 2019 1'