Dr. Wentao Zhang (Research Officer) and Kerry Boyle (Technical Officer) at the National Research Council of Canada are revolutionizing wheat breeding programs through their genetic research. Using genetic packaging, they have curated the ideal recipe for durable multi-rust resistance in Canadian wheat.
Read MoreThe Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) – a collaboration between the Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC), Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) and Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA) – announces today the newly appointed executive and president following the transition of hosting duties from Sask Wheat to AWC.
Read MoreThe Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC), a collaboration of the Alberta Wheat Commission, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, and Manitoba Crop Alliance, has committed more than $22.6 million over five years to a core breeding agreement with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) for the development of wheat varieties. The agreement ensures that farmers will benefit from new premium wheat varieties and associated genetics from AAFC’s breeding program for many years to come.
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