Improving accessibility of FHB resistance in wheat
Posted on 24.09.2024 | Last Modified 24.09.2024
Lead Researcher (PI): Curtis Pozniak
Institution:
University of Saskatchewan
Total WGRF Funding:
$139,437
Co-Funders:
Agriculture Development Fund, Manitoba Crop Alliance, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission
Start Date:
2024
Project Length:
4 Years
Objectives:
Speed domestication of FHB resistant wheat wild relatives. Explore FHB susceptibility factors. Uncover FHB-Rht-B1 (semi-dwarf allele) relationships.