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Impact of mite-transmitted viruses on wheat cultivars and breeding lines

Posted on 05.03.2020 | Last Modified 05.03.2020
Lead Researcher (PI): C. Hiruki
Institution: University of Alberta
Total WGRF Funding: $92,200
Co-Funders: None
Start Date: 1988
Project Length: 3 Years
Objectives:

To determine impact of mite-transmitted virus and virus-like agents on selected wheat cultivars with the following specific objectives: i) comparative light and electron microscopy of mite-transmitted viruses, ii) molecular analysis of virus-host interactions, iii) screening of wheat cultivars for resistance to mites and disease agents.