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Development of stripe rust and common bunt-resistant cultivars of winter and spring wheat

Posted on 06.02.2017 | Last Modified 07.05.2019
Lead Researcher (PI): Denis Gaudet
Institution: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
Total WGRF Funding: $95,211
Co-Funders: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Alberta Wheat Commission
Start Date: 2014
Project Length: 5 Years
Objectives:

To annually screen 2000-3000 early and advanced spring wheat lines and 1500-2800 winter wheat lines for resistance to common bunt and stripe rust.