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Research Project: Barley Pest Initiative - New York

Location: Plant Science Research

Project Number: 6070-22000-019-007-S
Project Type: Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement

Start Date: Aug 1, 2021
End Date: Jul 31, 2026

Objective:
To develop management and genetic resistance strategies to mitigate or eliminate the economic impact of major barley pests in New York, in particular the diseases Fusarium head blight, loose smut, leaf rust, powdery mildew, spot blotch, and scald. Further, to keep barley a viable option for U.S. growers, and enhance value-added job generating enterprises in the U.S.

Approach:
Cooperator will assess barley germplasm and varieties from other breeding programs as well as develop new germplasm having resistance to barley diseases using traditional as well as genotypic technology.