Breeding two-row malt, feed and food varieties
Posted on 26.06.2019 | Last Modified 22.02.2021
Lead Researcher (PI): Aaron Beattie
Institution:
University of Saskatchewan
Total WGRF Funding:
$178,286
Co-Funders:
Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Alberta Barley Commission, Brewing and Malting Barley Research Institute, Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission
Start Date:
2019
Project Length:
5 Years
Objectives:
To improve current two-row barley varieties for established markets and to develop new varieties to capitalize on opportunities in new and emerging markets.