Lead Researcher (PI): Belay Ayele

Institution: University of Manitoba

Total WGRF Funding: $141,500

Co-Funders: Alberta Barley Commission, Manitoba Crop Alliance, Results Driven Agriculture Research, Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission

Start Date: 2022

Project Length: 3 Years

Objectives:

Identify germplasm lines and novel candidate genes/molecular markers that provide a unique opportunity for efficient and directed breeding of malting barley cultivars with optimum dormancy.