Meeting the challenges posed by virulent new forms of wheat diseases on the Canadian prairies
Posted on 26.06.2017 | Last Modified 07.05.2019
Lead Researcher (PI): Steve Haber
Institution:
Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
Total WGRF Funding:
$60,000
Co-Funders:
None
Start Date:
2009
Project Length:
3 Years
Objectives:
To deliver adapted, high quality spring wheat germplasm that combines genetic resistance to three serious diseases that currently are a threat to wheat: stem rust race Ug99, fusarium head blight, and wheat streak mosaic.