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Scald resistance gene mapping and breeding

Posted on 06.02.2017 | Last Modified 22.02.2021
Lead Researcher (PI): Aaron Beattie
Institution: University of Saskatchewan
Total WGRF Funding: $1,032
Co-Funders: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Brewing and Malting Barley Research Institute
Start Date: 2013
Project Length: 5 Years
Objectives:

To evaluate and map several barley scald resistance genes and to create molecular markers for effective scald resistance genes for use in molecular marker-assisted selection.