Long read QTL-Seq for identification of novel Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) resistance alleles in durum wheat
Posted on 24.09.2024 | Last Modified 24.09.2024
Lead Researcher (PI): Harmeet Singh Chawla
Institution:
University of Manitoba
Total WGRF Funding:
$224,250
Co-Funders:
Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission
Start Date:
2024
Project Length:
3 Years
Objectives:
De novo genome assembly of DT2009 durum wheat. Targeted assembly of Fusarium head blight resistance QTL. Development of high-throughput markers to support selection of FHB resistance in durum wheat.