Research Objective

Objective 1

To develop two recombinant inbred line (RIL) populations.

Objective 4

To select lines and initiate crosses for cultivar development.
Objective 2

To field phenotype select diverse fenugreek lines and the RIL populations.

Objective 3

To conduct GWAS and QTL analyses for agronomically important traits and develop molecular markers for loci associated with desired traits.
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Project Description

To develop two recombinant inbred line (RIL) populations and phenotype in the field. Conduct GWAS and QTL analyses for agronomically important traits and develop linked molecular markers. Select lines and initiate crosses for cultivar development.

Outcome

$199,750.00

Active

December 2023 – December 2028

Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture – Agriculture Development Fund (ADF)

$399,500.00

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