Lead Researcher (PI): Pierre Hucl

Institution: University of Saskatchewan

Total WGRF Funding: $150,000

Co-Funders: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Alberta Wheat Commission, Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission

Start Date: 2018

Project Length: 5 Years

Objectives:

To improve the genetic potential of five spring wheat classes: Canada Western Red Spring, Canada Western Amber Durum, Canada Prairie Spring Red/Canada Northern Hard Red, and Canada Western Hard White. To establish and maintain effective early generation screening nurseries for Fusarium Head Blight (FHB), leaf rust, stem rust, and stripe rust. To screen harvested samples for DON mycotoxin. To validate and implement marker assisted selection and genomic selection programs.