Co-funder: Agriculture Development Fund
Addressing the challenges of growing canaryseed
The first objective of this project was to Identify and characterize possible dwarfing (Rht) genes in canary seed Short-statured lines were identified and evaluated over a four year period The lines were sensitive to the plant hormone Gibberellic acid and thus height was not likely controlled by…Read More
Developing field pea varietal blends for higher yields and pest suppression
The primary production and secondary processing of field pea makes a significant contribution to Saskatchewan’s economy annually Field pea has two distinct leaf morphologies: a leafed-type (LV) with leaflets extending from the stipule; and a semi-leafless (SL) type, with tendrils extending…Read More
An integration of agronomy and breeding to reduce disease susceptibility in fall rye
Fusarium head blight (FHB) is a common disease in cereal crops, such as wheat, barley, and oat Very little is known about FHB on rye in Canada In this project, fall rye spike samples were collected from naturally infected fall rye fields in Manitoba Five Fusarium species were isolated and…Read More
Lentil input study
Integrated management strategies are essential to improve weed control and disease management problems challenging lentil producers in western Canada A study was conducted over a three-year period at five locations throughout Saskatchewan The study included three seeding rates (130, 190 and 260…Read More