Improvement of nitrogen fixation trait in wheat and triticale
Posted on 14.02.2022 | Last Modified 14.02.2022
Lead Researcher (PI): Alicja Ziemienowicz
Institution:
Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
Total WGRF Funding:
$106,250
Co-Funders:
Alberta Wheat Commission, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, Alberta Innovates, Results Driven Agriculture Research
Start Date:
2021
Project Length:
4 Years
Objectives:
Generate stable triticale and wheat varieties with the biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) trait to enable better performance in nitrogen deficient soils.