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Development of new screening technique for the selection of barley genotypes resistant to common root rot

Posted on 05.03.2020 | Last Modified 05.03.2020
Lead Researcher (PI): Karen Bailey
Institution: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
Total WGRF Funding: $88,700
Co-Funders: None
Start Date: 1988
Project Length: 3 Years
Objectives:

To identify new sources of resistance to common root rot of barley and develop a diagnostic laboratory screening procedure using purified toxins from Cochliobolus sativus.