Lead Researcher (PI): Ivan Oresnik

Institution: University of Manitoba

Total WGRF Funding: $115,000

Co-Funders: Genome Canada, Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers, Ontario Research Fund, Queen's University, University of Toronto, McMaster University, Ontario Bean Growers

Start Date: 2024

Project Length: 4 Years

Objectives:

i) Identify novel microbial inoculants for Canadian crops ii) Develop rhizobium inoculants for dry bean and green peas iii) Optimize genotypes and conditions for industrial inoculant production and in-field performance iv) Characterize plant/inoculant interactions v) Integrated GE3LS: Environmental, economic, and social dimensions of inoculants