Lead Researcher (PI): Raju Soolanayakanahally

Institution: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada

Total WGRF Funding: $70,819

Co-Funders: Agriculture Development Fund, Alberta Wheat Commission, Manitoba Crop Alliance, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission

Start Date: 2021

Project Length: 1 Year

Objectives:

To explore different aspects of CWRS wheat cultivars for their leaf surface structures (waxes and stomata) and to use the physiological data to enhance wheat resilience and assist targeted breeding efforts for reduced night-time water loss with improved transpiration efficiency and higher yield.