PROJECT 1 ABSTRACTArs Agreement • February 19th, 2015
Contract Type FiledFebruary 19th, 2015This project addresses a disease of importance nationally and internationally which is likely to become an increasing problem for growers in Idaho and some areas in Pacific Northwest (PNW) because of the increasing corn production, reduced tillage, and changing climate. Currently, most virtually grown cultivars in Idaho and PNW are susceptible to FHB and often produced high levels of DON toxin in past years. Developing FHB resistance in Idaho and PNW wheat cultivars will reduce or eliminate future costs of disease control using fungicides, and help growers and industry reduce yield and quality losses when epidemic occurs.