Lead Researcher (PI): Jennifer Zantinge

Institution: Ministry of Alberta Agriculture & Forestry

Total WGRF Funding: $20,000

Co-Funders: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Alberta Barley Commission, Brewing and Malting Barley Research Institute

Start Date: 2013

Project Length: 5 Years

Objectives:

To develop in vitro or lab-based phenotyping methods that accurately characterize disease resistance mechanisms and that can be used for quick disease resistance selection within a breeding program.