Application of Genomics to Innovation in the Lentil Economy (AGILE)
Lead Investigator(s)
Dr. Kirstin Bett; Dr. Doug Cook
Lead Investigator(s) Institution
University of Saskatchewan - Dept. of Plant Sciences; University of California Davis
Objective
To increase productivity and quality of Canadian lentils by widening the genetic base of the breeding program through effective use of un-adapted lentil germplasm and crop wild relatives.
Genetics
SPG Contribution
$2,213,026.80
Project Status
Active
Duration/Timeline of Project (Year to Year)
2015 - 2019
Co-funders
Genome Canada, Western Grains Research Foundation,
Total Project Cost
$4,670,938 CAN $534,876 USD