Germplasm and variety development of condiment mustard for improved yield and quality
Posted on 04.03.2019 | Last Modified 07.05.2019
Lead Researcher (PI): Bifang Cheng
Institution:
Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
Total WGRF Funding:
$488,750
Co-Funders:
Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Mustard 21 Canada Inc.
Start Date:
2018
Project Length:
5 Years
Objectives:
Develop, register and pre-commercial launch of 1-2 synthetic varieties within 10-15% higher yield than the check variety in yellow mustard. Develop, register, and pre-commercial launch of 1-2 hybrid varieties with 20% or higher yield than the check varieties for brown and oriental mustard.