Lead Researcher (PI): Jitao Zou

Institution: National Research Council of Canada

Total WGRF Funding: $111,422

Co-Funders: Manitoba Canola Growers Association, Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission

Start Date: 2022

Project Length: 2 Years

Objectives:

Demonstrate the Kanghan (KH) technology under field conditions to assess water-limited yield potential. Conduct CRISPR gene editing of the KH genes to generate knockout lines with improved drought tolerance.