Overview
The Pulse Variety Seminar is a virtual event to inform producers, agronomists, and seed growers about new and upcoming pulse varieties and breeding program developments.
Agenda:
- 9:00 am | Introduction
- 9:05 am | Upcoming Pulse Varieties (Laurie Friesen, Seed Program Manager, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers)
- 9:30 am | Pea Breeding Update (Dr. Tom Warkentin, Crop Development Centre, University of Saskatchewan)
- 9:50 am | Accelerated Breeding with Peas & Lentils (Benzon Lorenzana, Head of Cereals & Pulses Research, North America, Limagrain)
- 10:10 am | Chickpea Breeding Update (Dr. Bunyamin Tar’an, Crop Development Centre, University of Saskatchewan)
- 10:30 am | Low Vicine/Convicine Faba Beans (Dr. Ana Vargas, Crop Development Centre, University of Saskatchewan)
- 10:50 am | Breeding & Disease Resistance (Dr. Sabine Banniza, Crop Development Centre, University of Saskatchewan)
- 11:15 am | Q&A Panel (all presenters)
- 11:25 am | Closing Remarks
CCA credits available.