Research
Research Projects
Crop Specific Research
Select a crop below to view all related research projects.
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Start Date: 2021
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Completion Date: 2023
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Project Status: Ongoing
Preliminary observations in Dr. Bakker’s lab have revealed that there are trichomes on the inner surface of the hull; these have never been explored for potential interactions with Fusarium growth. Using field-grown barley, including multiple different lines and varieties, we… Read More
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Start Date: 2021
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Completion Date: 2024
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Project Status: Ongoing
This project aims to establish a simple, rapid and cost-efficient seed testing protocol by using a novel technique, named loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP). Meanwhile, a greenhouse/growth cabinet disease evaluation method will be developed to screen barley germplasm for resistance, and… Read More
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Start Date: 2021
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Completion Date: 2023
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Project Status: Ongoing
This project is a proof of concept for long-term potential development of new biodegradeable fungicides for field applications. Read More
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Start Date: 2021
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Completion Date: 2024
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Project Status: Ongoing
This project will aid in the development of long term tools for plant breeders. Read More
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Start Date: 2021
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Completion Date: 2022
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Project Status: Completed
This project will focus on improving efficiencies of dryers currently installed by producers in MB and used for the other crops represented by MCA. A combination of engineering analysis and field testing will be peformed to quantify grain dryer efficiences… Read More
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Start Date: 2021
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Completion Date: 2024
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Project Status: Ongoing
This project will develop decision support tools that will help producers implement herbicide resistant management strategies and make informed decision about how their herbicide choices are affecting future management of their weed populations. Read More
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Start Date: 2021
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Completion Date: 2023
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Project Status: Ongoing
Find new methods to control herbicide resistant wild oats and reducing losses associated with the challenge of herbicide resistance. Read More
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Start Date: 2020
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Completion Date: 2025
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Project Status: Ongoing
The deliverables of this project will complement other national and international efforts for the identification of virulence genes in F. graminearum, which are mainly focused on reverse genetic studies, meanwhile it exemplifies the necessity of integrating forward and reverse genetics… Read More
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Start Date: 2020
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Completion Date: 2023
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Project Status: Ongoing
The benchmark information that will be generated by this project will address the feasibility of achieving simultaneous genetic improvement in grain yield and baking quality-related traits in order to develop more resource-use efficient varieties. Read More