Lead Researcher (PI): Curtis Pozniak

Institution: University of Saskatchewan

Total WGRF Funding: $173,998

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

Start Date: 2022

Project Length: 4 Years

Objectives:

Generate a high-quality de novo genome assembly for AAC Tenacious to identify genes for FHB resistance and associated crop traits. Characterize the TILLING population for FHB resistance. Identify and validate gene mutations leading to FHB susceptibility/resistance.