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Exploiting susceptibility genes in canola to improve blackleg resistance

Posted on 27.09.2023 | Last Modified 27.09.2023
Lead Researcher (PI): Gary Peng
Institution: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
Total WGRF Funding: $149,125
Co-Funders: Alberta Canola Producers Commission, Manitoba Canola Growers Association, Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission
Start Date: 2023
Project Length: 3 Years
Objectives:

Assess blackleg resistance in available germplasm, identify candidate susceptibility (S) genes conferring blackleg resistance and develop markers, and generate stable S gene knock-out canola lines and evaluate their resistance reaction and develop homozygous pre-breeding lines

Project Summary:

Assess blackleg resistance in available germplasm, identify candidate susceptibility (S) genes conferring blackleg resistance and develop markers, and generate stable S gene knock-out canola lines and evaluate their resistance reaction and develop homozygous pre-breeding lines