Genetics and genomics of yellow pigment content, an important quality trait in durum wheat
Posted on 26.06.2017 | Last Modified 07.05.2019
Lead Researcher (PI): Curtis Pozniak
Institution:
University of Saskatchewan
Total WGRF Funding:
$121,500
Co-Funders:
None
Start Date:
2005
Project Length:
3 Years
Objectives:
To identify the genes contributing to high levels of yellow pigment in durum and to allow breeders to efficiently produce durum varieties with the specific color profile demanded by a variety of customers.