Keyword: QTL
Imaging for improving Fusarium-damaged kernel and deoxynivalenol resistance in Canadian wheat
Read MoreNested association mapping to identify stripe rust resistance QTLs and their markers in spring wheat
Stripe rust, a significant wheat disease caused by the fungus Puccinia striiformis fsp tritici, has become more aggressive in recent years, affecting previously resistant wheat cultivars and causing severe yield losses To combat this, our project focused on identifying genetic resistance to…Read More
Genetics and improvement of fusarium head blight resistance in Canadian spring wheat
Read MoreDevelopment of markers linked to oat crown rust resistance to help breed improved oat varieties for Saskatchewan producers
Oat is considered a healthy cereal due to nutritional compounds found within the grain, including beta-glucan (which has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease), antioxidant avenanthramides (that may protect against coronary heart disease) and up to 20% protein which provides a better…Read More