Barley lodging – getting to the root of the problem
Posted on 14.02.2022 | Last Modified 14.02.2022
Lead Researcher (PI): Allan Feurtado
Institution:
National Research Council of Canada
Total WGRF Funding:
$62,803
Co-Funders:
Agriculture Development Fund, Alberta Barley Commission, Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission, Saskatchewan Cattleman's Association
Start Date:
2020
Project Length:
3 Years
Objectives:
To associate root structure differences in barley to the lodging observed in the field in order to identify preferred root traits for increased standability