Improving genetic resistance in oat against Fusarium head blight
Posted on 24.09.2024 | Last Modified 24.09.2024
Lead Researcher (PI): Xiben Wang
Institution:
Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
Total WGRF Funding:
$135,200
Co-Funders:
None
Start Date:
2024
Project Length:
4 Years
Objectives:
Provide Fusarium head blight (FHB) ratings for previously registered Canadian oat varieties. Evaluate imported oat germplasm from international pathology programs for new FHB resistance source. Evaluate early breeding lines from oat breeding programs at AAFC Brandon, AAFC Ottawa and the University of Saskatchewan.