Lead Researcher (PI): John Stavrinides

Institution: University of Regina

Total WGRF Funding: $147,286

Co-Funders: Agriculture Development Fund, Saskatchewan Forage Seed Development Commission

Start Date: 2023

Project Length: 3 Years

Objectives:

Evaluate whether organic bacterial culturing has any impact on bacterial pathogenicity. Determine the concentration of surfactant and bacteria that maximizes infection of Canada thistle. Establish the plant host range of strain 4091. Conduct controlled filed trials with leading formulations to assess infection rate and impact on re-emergence.