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Trait Stacking to maximize resistance to wheat midge

Crop Types
  • Wheat
Collaborating Locations

Background

The results from this project will help determine whether it is possible to enhance the effects of the Sm1 gene in terms of protecting the grain yield of spring wheat as well as increasing the quality/grade of the harvested crop. Furthermore, if the egg laying deterrence and hairy glume traits can reduce the risk of the Sm1 gene being overcome, the longevity of the Sm1 gene will be extended. Both of the deliverables have significant economic implications.

Objectives

  1. To assess the effectiveness of stacking the oviposition deterrence (OD) and antibiosis Sm1 traits in CWRS wheat
  2. To stack Hairy Glume trait with the OD and Sm1 sources of insect tolerance in CWRS wheat

Project Details

Principal Investigator
Dr. Pierre Hucl
Project Status
Ongoing
Start Date
2022
Completion Date
2025
Funding Partners
ADF, WGRF, SWDC, AWC
Total Project Cost
225576
MCA Funding
5750

Field Issues

  • Insects

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