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Developing multiple disease resistances in barley

Posted on 24.09.2024 | Last Modified 24.09.2024
Lead Researcher (PI): Sajid Rehman
Institution: Olds College
Total WGRF Funding: $149,040
Co-Funders: Alberta Grains, Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission
Start Date: 2024
Project Length: 3 Years
Objectives:

Screen and identify Fusarium head blight resistance in barley through field evaluation and DON content analysis. Expand the screening capacity of barley scald at the Crop Diversification Centre North.