Testing transgenic canola containing wound-inducible protease inhibitor genes against insect pests
Posted on 08.02.2018 | Last Modified 22.02.2021
Lead Researcher (PI): Robert Bodnaryk
Institution:
Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
Total WGRF Funding:
$82,000
Co-Funders:
None
Start Date:
1993
Project Length:
3 Years
Objectives:
To test the resistance of transgenic canola, Brassica napus cv Westar, containing a wound-inducible serine protease inhibitor gene against flea beetles, lygus bug, diamond back moth, and bertha armyworm. To identify wound-inducible protease inhibitor genes for cysteine and aspartate proteases in Brassicaceae for transfer to canola. To identify other wound-inducible resistance genes in Brassicaceae for transfer to canola.