Lead Researcher (PI): Randy Kutcher

Institution: University of Saskatchewan

Total WGRF Funding: $112,450

Co-Funders: Manitoba Crop Alliance, Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission

Start Date: 2023

Project Length: 3 Years

Objectives:

Evaluate a diverse assembly of wheat and barley germplasm from the Plant Gene Resources of Canada (PGRC) in the field for bacterial leaf streak (BLS) reaction. Score breeding lines from the Crop Development Centre barley and spring bread wheat breeding program for BLS resistance in the field. Test how wide BLS resistance is by screening resistant lines under controlled conditions using multiple Canadian isolates.