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Genomics & molecular marker assisted mapping approach to identify disease resistance genes in flax

Posted on 27.07.2018 | Last Modified 22.02.2021
Lead Researcher (PI): Helen Booker
Institution: University of Saskatchewan
Total WGRF Funding: $374,471
Co-Funders: Agriculture Development Fund
Start Date: 2017
Project Length: 5 Years
Objectives:

To develop genomics and molecular marker tools to improve the efficiency of flax breeding for disease resistance (pasmo, fusarium wilt, powdery mildew) and to address breeding bottlenecks impacting flax improvement.