Lead Researcher (PI): Graham Darcelle

Institution: National Sunflower Association of Canada

Total WGRF Funding: $320,650

Co-Funders: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Manitoba Agriculture, National Sunflower Association of Canada

Start Date: 2018

Project Length: 5 Years

Objectives:

To develop long-type confection sunflower hybrids with herbicide and disease resistance that have the seed type and quality demanded by the processing industry that can be successfully grown in Manitoba and expanded across Canada.