Research

This project will provide understanding how new high yielding spring wheat varieties respond to management practices such as nitrogen management, PGR application and seeding rate. This will allow for farmers to fine-tune agronomy to reduce risk to yield and quality… Read More

The loss of genetic diversity of wheat has reduced the potential to improve yield and also leaves the crop vulnerable to disease and pest. Wild wheat relatives and exotic species are a valuable resource of new genes for cultivated wheat… Read More

Wheat breeders are faced with the challenge of developing improved cultivars at a time when yield gains are stagnating due to increased pest and disease stresses and extreme weather patterns linked to climate change. New technologies and novel selection strategies… Read More

Little is known about how stem properties such as strength, diameter, wall wall width and height contribute to standability and few markers exist to select for preferred traits. This project will identify, dissect, and prioritize traits that contribute to maximum… Read More

The intention of this proposal is to identify the most environmentally friendly and cost-efficient integrated disease management approach to recommend for implementation by wheat growers. Read More

Support further development of Fusarium Head Blight resistance cultivars for all public breeding programs in western Canada through enhancement of FHB screening capacity. Under moderate to severe epidemics, moderate resistance is not sufficient to prevent significant losses. Similarly, available fungicides… Read More

This research is designed to test different factors of environmental impacts on CWRS wheat quality with a focus on gluten strength related measures Read More

This project will aid in the understanding of any linkages between the use of plant growth regulators and Fusarium Head Blight infection. Read More