Developing genes and germplasm to enhance deterrence to flea beetle feeding and other environmental stresses
Posted on 26.06.2017 | Last Modified 07.05.2019
Lead Researcher (PI): Margaret Gruber
Institution:
Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
Total WGRF Funding:
$95,200
Co-Funders:
None
Start Date:
2002
Project Length:
3 Years
Objectives:
To produce new sources of Brassica napus and Arabidopsis germplasm with deterrence to flea beetle feeding as well as tolerance to other environmental stresses such as metals, disease and flooding.