Developing barley germplasm with improved resistance to Fusarium head blight for western Canada
Posted on 26.06.2019 | Last Modified 26.06.2019
Lead Researcher (PI): James Tucker
Institution:
Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
Total WGRF Funding:
$230,740
Co-Funders:
Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Alberta Barley Commission, Brewing and Malting Barley Research Institute, Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association, Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission
Start Date:
2019
Project Length:
5 Years
Objectives:
To improve competitiveness of malting and food barley varieties for western Canada by improving resistance to fusarium head blight, cereal leaf diseases, and other biotic stresses that currently affect barley production.