Characterizing the infection cycle of F. avenaceum in wheat-pulse rotations – towards improved root rot mitigation strategies

To track Fusarium avenaceum in the soil and different plant part of multiple crops, in crop rotations in Saskatchewan and Alberta fields.

To determine whether the fungus is able to reproduce sexually through genetic mutant studies

To identify how Fusarium avenaceum survives and on what tissues in cereals and pulses.

To identify sexual stages of Fusarium avenaceum through gene expression.