Development of improved field ready CWRW wheat cultivars for western Canada
Posted on 04.03.2019 | Last Modified 07.05.2019
Lead Researcher (PI): Rob Graf
Institution:
Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
Total WGRF Funding:
$120,132
Co-Funders:
Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Alberta Wheat Commission, Saskatchewan Winter Cereals Development Commission, Winter Cereals Manitoba
Start Date:
2018
Project Length:
5 Years
Objectives:
To develop CWRW wheat cultivars with higher grain yield that exhibit good winter survival, short to moderate height, strong straw, high test weight and resistance to major disease and insect threats.