Improving Ascochyta rabiei resistance in chickpea
Lead Investigator(s)
Dr. Tom Warkentin
Lead Investigator(s) Institution
University of Saskatchewan - CDC
Objective
To find superior sources of blight resistance in wild perennial Cicer species and to transfer this resistance into the cultivated chickpea via hybridization.
Outcome
Results from two-year field screening clearly showed that all perennial species have Ascochyta blight resistance superior to what is available in cultivars even under high disease pressure and no fungicide application. Yet, incorporating this resistance into the cultivated species has proven difficult.
Genetics
SPG Contribution
$358,693.50
Project Status
Complete
Duration/Timeline of Project (Year to Year)
2005 - 2010
Co-funders
Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture - Agriculture Development Fund