Application of antimicrobial peptides to increase cereal crops resistance to fungal pathogens
Posted on 14.02.2022 | Last Modified 14.02.2022
Lead Researcher (PI): Andriy Bilichak
Institution:
Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
Total WGRF Funding:
$42,000
Co-Funders:
Ag Action Manitoba, Manitoba Crop Alliance
Start Date:
2021
Project Length:
2 Years
Objectives:
Assess and screen known and de novo identified anti-microbial peptides (AMPs) as a foliage spray for their ability to increase expression of defense genes in bread wheat and barley for elevated resistance of the crop to fungal pathogens.