Lead Researcher (PI): Samia Berraies

Institution: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada

Total WGRF Funding: $74,817

Co-Funders: Agriculture Development Fund, Alberta Grains, Manitoba Crop Alliance, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission

Start Date: 2023

Project Length: 3 Years

Objectives:

Increase the resolution for Fusarium damaged kernel (FDK) assessment with imaging. Associate deoxynivalenol (DON) accumulation to the different classes of FDK and develop a statistical model to predict DON. Validate QTL associated with FDK classes and DON resistance in hexaploid and durum genetic populations.