Improving growth and yield of canola with a novel fungal endophyte piriformospora indica
Posted on 06.02.2017 | Last Modified 07.05.2019
Lead Researcher (PI): Janusz Zwiazek
Institution:
University of Alberta
Total WGRF Funding:
$36,100
Co-Funders:
Alberta Canola Producers Commission, Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions
Start Date:
2014
Project Length:
2 Years
Objectives:
To determine whether the inoculation of canola plants with the novel fungus will improve plant growth and yield under diverse environmental conditions and reduced fertilization levels.