Co-funder: Agriculture Development Fund
Development of crested wheatgrass lines with improved forage nutritive value
Crested wheatgrass is a deep-rooted bunchgrass, which is tolerant of drought and extreme winter temperatures common in Saskatchewan It is among the first perennial grasses to green up in the spring, and is of high quality at early growth stages However, crested wheatgrass generally matures early,…Read More
Western Canadian oilseed flax cooperative trials 2015-16
Read MoreScreening of coriander and caraway germplasm for resistance to blossom blight
Blossom blight diseases of caraway and coriander have a large impact on the stability of production of these crops in Saskatchewan, but their causal organisms are not well understood Blossom blight surveys were conducted from 2015 to 2019 and revealed that generally, wetter conditions favouring…Read More
Development of a registration system for mustard cultivars in Saskatchewan
Read MoreDevelopment of new hybrid bromegrass lines with improved forage yield and regrowth
Hybrid bromegrass has become a popular hay and pasture grass used by cattle producers in western Canada since the release of the first variety in 2000 This grass produces a high first cut hay yield and then regrows rapidly following a cut or grazing In spite of its high productivity, there are…Read More