Objective
The specific goals of the project are to:Evaluate diverse hemp germplasm for resistance to four important diseases of hemp including: a) Fusarium head blight, b) Powdery mildew, c) Septoria leaf spot, and d) downy mildew.Use molecular markers to genetically map resistance loci to these four diseases.Develop resistant pre-breeding lines that are publicly available.
Investigators
Gordon, T.
Institution
Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2023
End date
2027
Funding Source
Project number
PENW-2023-04713
Accession number
1031217