Back

Breeding of winter cereals to benefit no-till organic production systems

Posted on 26.06.2019 | Last Modified 26.06.2019
Lead Researcher (PI): Jamie Larsen
Institution: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
Total WGRF Funding: $27,775
Co-Funders: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, FP Genetics, Organic Alberta, Saskatchewan Winter Cereals Development Commission, Duban Farms Ltd
Start Date: 2019
Project Length: 5 Years
Objectives:

To develop improved open-pollinated fall (winter) rye and winter triticale cultivars suitable for roller crimping in no-till organic production systems.