Lead Researcher (PI): Firdissa Bokore

Institution: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada

Total WGRF Funding: $148,500

Co-Funders: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Alberta Grains, Manitoba Crop Alliance, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission

Start Date: 2023

Project Length: 5 Years

Objectives:

i) Translate new DNA markers into Canadian breeding programs through the validation and implementation of markers
ii) Apply marker assisted selection (MAS) and doubled haploid (DH) production to advance breeding efficiency and capability