High yielding wheat varieties via screening for water use efficiency and drought tolerance under different thermal conditions
Posted on 27.09.2023 | Last Modified 27.09.2023
Lead Researcher (PI): Guillermo Hernandez-Ramirez
Institution:
University of Alberta
Total WGRF Funding:
$153,525
Co-Funders:
Manitoba Crop Alliance, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission
Start Date:
2023
Project Length:
3 Years
Objectives:
Screen 200 spring wheat varieties for drought tolerance (DT) and water use efficiency (WUE) traits. Phenotype wheat varieties for DT and WUE using proximal and UAV-based sensor systems. Determine the extent of genetic variation among the varieties for DT and WUE as an indicator of yield. Catalogue plant attributes associated with improved DT and WUE.