Institution: University of Saskatchewan
Improving weed management for Saskatchewan growers
It was estimated that Saskatchewan growers spent over $800 million on herbicides in 2018 Despite improvements in crop competitive ability and cultural weed management, herbicides are the still the most effective method of weed management utilized by growers in Saskatchewan Herbicides represent a…Read More
Genomic strategies to enhance winter field survival and stabilized yield in fall seeded cereals – Phase 2
Read MoreDevelopment of markers linked to oat crown rust resistance to help breed improved oat varieties for Saskatchewan producers
Read MoreBreeding milling oat varieties with improved agronomic, quality and disease traits for Saskatchewan oat producers
Oat is considered a healthy cereal due to a number of nutritional compounds found within the grain These include beta-glucan, a soluble fiber that has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, polyphenolic avenanthramides which have anti-inflammatory effects that may protect against…Read More