Lead Researcher (PI): Harpinder Randhawa

Institution: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada

Total WGRF Funding: $22,682

Co-Funders: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Alberta Grains, Manitoba Crop Alliance, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission

Start Date: 2023

Project Length: 5 Years

Objectives:

i) Introgress diverse sources of physiological traits into high yielding wheat lines in order to develop climate resilient wheat
ii) Pyramid diverse source of resistance for various biotic stress to protect yield losses
iii) Integrate modern breeding tools to develop high yielding spring wheat cultivars