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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.