Protecting resistance genes and parasites to provide sustainable control of wheat midge in spring wheat
Posted on 11.09.2017 | Last Modified 07.05.2019
Lead Researcher (PI): Robert Lamb
Institution:
Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
Total WGRF Funding:
$90,000
Co-Funders:
None
Start Date:
2000
Project Length:
3 Years
Objectives:
To investigate the potential of providing a refuge for the wheat midge and its parasite as an economical and easy way to prevent midge from overcoming a new resistance mechanism.