Molecular tools for rapid screening and incorporation of pre-harvest sprouting tolerance in Canadian wheat varieties
Posted on 06.02.2017 | Last Modified 18.01.2021
Lead Researcher (PI): Belay Ayele
Institution:
University of Manitoba
Total WGRF Funding:
$171,925
Co-Funders:
Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Alberta Wheat Commission
Start Date:
2014
Project Length:
5 Years
Objectives:
To develop ?-amylase based molecular tools to define pre-harvest sprouting phenotype from genotypes and facilitate breeding for sprouting tolerant varieties.