Lead Researcher (PI): Tom Gräfenhan

Institution: GRL, Canadian Grain Commission Organization

Total WGRF Funding: $85,627

Co-Funders: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Alberta Barley Commission, Rahr Malting Co.

Start Date: 2013

Project Length: 5 Years

Objectives:

To generate DNA sequence data and microbial species information in order to address knowledge gaps that currently exist regarding the diversity, composition and fate of microbial communities during different stages of commercial malting.