Lead Researcher (PI): Leon Kochian

Institution: Global Institute for Food Security

Total WGRF Funding: $169,625

Co-Funders: Agriculture Development Fund, Alberta Wheat Commission, Manitoba Crop Alliance, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission

Start Date: 2022

Project Length: 3 Years

Objectives:

Using a reverse genetics approach, identify natural allelic variants in spring wheat that improve nutrient uptake and internal use efficiencies, specifically nitrogen and phosphorus use efficiency.