Research Objective

Objective 1

To generate gene sequences from Canadian collections of kochia plants.

 Objective 4

To develop application strategies that are practical for the field.
Objective 2

To generate dsRNA to targeted genes incorporating necessary safety design protocols.

Objective 3

To generate new RNAi-based herbicides to control troublesome kochia weeds.

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Project Description

To generate new RNAi-based herbicides to control troublesome kochia weeds in formulations that are practical and effective in the field.

Outcome

$86,625.00

Active

April 2024 – February 2027

Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture – Agriculture Development Fund (ADF); Western Grains Research Foundation; Manitoba Crop Alliance; Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission; Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission;

$469,000.00