Lead Researcher (PI): Kirstin Bett

Institution: University of Saskatchewan

Total WGRF Funding: $12,650,000

Co-Funders: Agriculture Development Fund, AGT Foods, BASF AgSolutions, Genome Canada, Global Institute for Food Security, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, University of Marche, University of Palacky, University of Saskatchewan

Start Date: 2020

Project Length: 5 Years

Objectives:

Built on the momentum generated by the current Genome Canada project (Application of Genomics to Innovation in the Lentil Economy, AGILE), the goals of EVOLVES are to i) accelerate the improvement of the quality of Canadian lentils through strategic use of genetic variability, and ii) improve the capability and agility of the breeding program so Canada can promptly capture emerging market opportunities.