Developing wheat lines with resistance to loose smut
Posted on 06.02.2017 | Last Modified 07.05.2019
Lead Researcher (PI): James Menzies
Institution:
Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
Total WGRF Funding:
$72,661
Co-Funders:
Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Alberta Wheat Commission
Start Date:
2014
Project Length:
5 Years
Objectives:
To maintain the level of loose smut resistance present in current Canadian wheat cultivars and improve this resistance where possible.