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Use of microspore culture techniques to develop parents and superior lines of Brassica napus

Posted on 05.03.2020 | Last Modified 05.03.2020
Lead Researcher (PI): G.R. Stringman
Institution: University of Alberta
Total WGRF Funding: $90,000
Co-Funders: None
Start Date: 1988
Project Length: 3 Years
Objectives:

To adopt and improve techniques for producing genetically homozygous plants from microspores. To produce superior lines for the breeding program in a shorter time frame than possible using conventional methods.