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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.