Use of microspore culture techniques to develop parents and superior lines of Brassica napus
Posted on 05.03.2020 | Last Modified 05.03.2020
Lead Researcher (PI): G.R. Stringman
Institution:
University of Alberta
Total WGRF Funding:
$90,000
Co-Funders:
None
Start Date:
1988
Project Length:
3 Years
Objectives:
To adopt and improve techniques for producing genetically homozygous plants from microspores. To produce superior lines for the breeding program in a shorter time frame than possible using conventional methods.