Agronomic and horticultural characters of rutabaga in eastern Canada

Spaner, D. 2002. Agronomic and horticultural characters of rutabaga in eastern Canada. Can. J. Plant Sci. 82: 221-224. Rutabaga (Brassica napus ssp. rapifera) is one of the most important field-grown vegetable crops in eastern Canada. The objective here was to report on the agronomic and horticultural potential of available genotypes in this region. Results from a 3-yr trial of 16 genotypes indicated a wide range of variation for all traits. Three Canadian and two European genotypes were ranked highest, employing a composite index of several traits, including clubroot tolerance. Clubroot tolerance is a major determinant of overall phenotype in eastern Canada, and future breeding programs should consider the importance of this trait.