Research Project: Development of Montana Adapted FHB Resistant Winter Wheat Varieties

Location: National Programs

Project Number: 0500-00053-004-071-G
Project Type: Grant

Start Date: May 6, 2019
End Date: Aug 31, 2021

Objective:
The objectives of this research are: 1) used traditional and molecular breeding methods to improve FHB resistance in Montana winter wheat cultivars and 2) field screen adapted winter wheat lines exhibiting FHB resistance.

Approach:
The researcher will conduct traditional and molecular breeding methods to improve FHB resistance in winter wheat for the state of Montana.