Lead Researcher (PI): Alejandro Costamagna

Institution: University of Manitoba

Total WGRF Funding: $106,685

Co-Funders: Agriculture Development Fund, Manitoba Crop Alliance, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission

Start Date: 2024

Project Length: 3 Years

Objectives:

Pyramid wheat midge resistance traits (Sm1, oviposition deterrence (OD), enhanced antibiosis (EA)) in spring wheat. Explore resistance traits (Sm1, OD, EA) and their links to surface and volatile chemicals to understand their mode of action. Examine the effect of methyl salicylate on wheat midge behaviour and host-pest interaction.