Lead Researcher (PI): Richard Cuthbert

Institution: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada

Total WGRF Funding: $150,000

Co-Funders: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Alberta Wheat Commission, Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission

Start Date: 2018

Project Length: 5 Years

Objectives:

To respond to the growing potential of value added niche markets for CPS_red wheat by developing varieties with desirable protein quality, good milling, and end use processing ability. To develop CPS_red cultivars with disease and pre-harvest sprouting resistance.