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.