Lead Researcher (PI): Pierre Hucl

Institution: University of Saskatchewan

Total WGRF Funding: $44,851

Co-Funders: Agriculture Development Fund, Alberta Wheat Commission, Manitoba Crop Alliance, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission

Start Date: 2021

Project Length: 3 Years

Objectives:

Develop CWRS wheat cultivars that are 10-15% higher yielding while meeting protein and baking quality targets. Identify emmer wheat accessions carrying the active HMW glutenin Glu-A1Ay subunit.