Lead Researcher (PI): Pierre Hucl

Institution: University of Saskatchewan

Total WGRF Funding: $60,328

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

Start Date: 2022

Project Length: 3 Years

Objectives:

Assess the effectiveness of stacking the oviposition deterrence (OD) trait and antibiosis (Sm1) traits in CWRS wheat. Stack glume pubescence (HG) trait with the OD and Sm1 sources of insect tolerance in CWRS wheat.