A high protein gene (Gpc-B1) from wild emmer wheat is available to wheat breeders High protein lines often have weaker gluten characteristics As part of a recent project with hard white wheat we demonstrated that stacking a high molecular glutenin subunit (Bx7Oe) associated with strong gluten…
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…
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…
