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Research Project: Cooperative Research to Improve Small Grains in North Carolina

Location: Plant Science Research

Project Number: 6070-22000-018-015-T
Project Type: Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement

Start Date: Oct 1, 2017
End Date: Sep 30, 2022

Objective:
Develop small grain (wheat, barley, and oat) germplasm having high grain yield, disease resistance, and expanded, high-quality end-use. Research improved methods and farming practices to lessen and manage small grain diseases.

Approach:
Use current, science-based methodology to conduct field, greenhouse, and lab research on small grains.