Integrated management of stripe rust in wheat for Alberta (2019-2022)

  • Term:  4 years, starting in 2019

  • Status: Ongoing

  • Funding Amount: $100,000

  • Lead Researcher(s): Dr. Dean Spanner (University of Alberta)

  • Funding Partners: Alberta Wheat Commission

Project Description

Severe epidemics of stripe rust may cause up to 50% yield losses. Stripe rust has been observed every year in western Canada, with serious epidemics reported in five of last 10 years. Recent epidemics result from the pathogen overwintering in southern Alberta. This project will help us understand the virulence of stripe rust in western Canada, especially Alberta. We will identify resistant genes effective against races in western Canada and these genes will be transferred into wheat cultivars.

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