Developing wheat lines with resistance to leaf rust
Posted on 06.02.2017 | Last Modified 07.05.2019
Lead Researcher (PI): Brent McCallum
Institution:
Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
Total WGRF Funding:
$58,039
Co-Funders:
Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Alberta Wheat Commission
Start Date:
2014
Project Length:
5 Years
Objectives:
To maintain the level of leaf rust resistance present in current Canadian wheat cultivars and improve this resistance where possible.