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Breeding hullness malting and food barley varieties

Posted on 06.02.2017 | Last Modified 22.02.2021
Lead Researcher (PI): Aaron Beattie
Institution: University of Saskatchewan
Total WGRF Funding: $23,692
Co-Funders: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Alberta Barley Commission
Start Date: 2013
Project Length: 5 Years
Objectives:

To produce hullness malting and food barley varieties with improved agronomic, disease and quality attributes over current varieties that will meet the needs of producers, food processors and the malting and brewing industry.