fusarium

Research continues into control of Fusarium head blight in wheat

Apr 11, 2022 | 10:27am

  There are many types of research going on at the University of Saskatchewan, from cures for cancers to water security and quantum physics. One research project is geared to help farmers dealing with the fungal disease Fusarium head blight. Research officer at USask’s Crop Development Centre, Dr. Lipu Wang, says they are a large […]

New durum varieties developed for resistance to fusarium head blight

Feb 2, 2022 | 11:24am

  Agriculture Canada says a new durum wheat variety is the first in the world to show intermediate resistance to fusarium head blight. Developed by wheat breeder Dr. Yuefeng Ruan of the Swift Current Research Centre, the new lines leverage genetic technologies to bolster resistance to fusarium. The first variety is known as DT 2009, […]

Wheat breeding research gets big boost

Aug 31, 2021 | 11:35am

  Prairie wheat research groups are committing 3.54 million dollars to the University of Manitoba for wheat breeding activities. The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition, alongside the Western Grains Research Foundation and the Saskatchewan Winter Cereals Development Commission have committed funding to a core agreement. The agreement will ensure the continuation of the successful Fusarium head […]

Sask wheat development commission warning farmers of fusarium

Jul 5, 2019 | 5:45am

Wheat growers are being warned to watch out for fusarium in their crop. The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission advises farmers that fusarium grows on wheat and barley in hot and humid conditions. Sask Wheat spokesperson Dallas Carpenter said there are several different types of fusarium. “The one the causes the most problem is fusarium graminearum, […]

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