Co-funder: Agriculture Development Fund
Barley lodging – getting to the root of the problem
Lodging, the displacement of plants from the vertical position, is a critical issue in barley causing decreased yield, harvest difficulty, increased disease, and reduced grain quality During cultivar development, lodging is commonly assessed by visual scoring which creates challenges for robust…Read More
Multi-pronged fusarium head blight management strategy in western Canada through insight into pathogen virulence mechanisms
Read MoreIncreasing grain yield in CWRS wheat while maintaining grain protein levels and baking quality
Read MoreDiversifying sources for resistance to Ascochyta blight in chickpea
Ascochyta blight, caused by the fungus Ascochyta rabiei Pass Lab is a detrimental disease to chickpeas (Cicer arietinum L) causing yield losses of up to 100% under conducive environments With the emergence of more aggressive fungal populations and varying climatic conditions, there is a need for…Read More
Pea breeding for western Canada
Breeding new pea varieties that address the challenges and opportunities of the western Canadian industry is a key component to the success of this crop This project was targeted at breeding high performance pea varieties for the Canadian prairies It aimed to address all the key traits that have…Read More