Research

Bacterial Leaf streak is an emerging disease that has been reported in many cereal-growing regions of the world. The disease… Read More

In terms of salt tolerance, evidence suggests that key root adaptations underlying barley resistance to salinity include limiting uptake of… Read More

Currently evaluation of moisture resilience by variety is not available for producers, in spite of moisture being the most probable… Read More

Generating barley varieties with enhanced FHB resistance is complex because multiple fungal compounds and plant genes influence disease severity. We… Read More

Preliminary observations in Dr. Bakker’s lab have revealed that there are trichomes on the inner surface of the hull; these… Read More

This project aims to establish a simple, rapid and cost-efficient seed testing protocol by using a novel technique, named loop-mediated… Read More

The deliverables of this project will complement other national and international efforts for the identification of virulence genes in F.… Read More