Development of a highly sensitive, specific and rapid detection system for stripe rust spores in the field
Posted on 06.02.2017 | Last Modified 07.05.2019
Lead Researcher (PI): Andre Laroche
Institution:
Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
Total WGRF Funding:
$110,400
Co-Funders:
Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission
Start Date:
2015
Project Length:
3 Years
Objectives:
To develop a tool for the rapid and accurate detection and quantification of stripe rust to support environmentally sustainable management strategies to mitigate the effects of stripe rust on western Canadian wheat production