Keyword: Fusarium avenaceum
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
Screening chickpea germplasm for resistance to Fusarium avenaceum
Chickpea is a valuable rotational crop choice on the prairies, especially given its high level of partial resistance to Aphanomyces root rot which is very problematic for pea and lentil production Recent unexplained chickpea disease issues in Saskatchewan have led to questions about the importance…Read More