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Introgression of alien FHB resistance into adapted Canadian durum wheat

Posted on 19.01.2023 | Last Modified 19.01.2023
Lead Researcher (PI): Samia Berraies
Institution: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
Total WGRF Funding: $92,125
Co-Funders: Agriculture Development Fund, Alberta Wheat Commission, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission
Start Date: 2022
Project Length: 4 Years
Objectives:

Introgress the Fhb7 resistance gene from the substitution lines and the addition line CS-7EL into adapted elite Canadian durum cultivars.