Lead Researcher (PI): Andriy Bilichak

Institution: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada

Total WGRF Funding: $86,883

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

Start Date: 2024

Project Length: 5 Years

Objectives:

Improve cold and freezing tolerance of winter wheat in the Canada Western Red Winter class through targeted mutagenesis of the negative regulators of the cold tolerance