Activity 8 - Corn Germplasm Development Focused on Key Diseases
Activity Lead: Aida Kebede, AAFC Ottawa Research & Development Centre
Activity Description: This activity aims to improve resilience of corn production across Canada by developing molecular markers and corn germplasm resistant to the most impactful diseases that private seed companies are having difficulty addressing. The activity will focus on Fusarium/Gibberella, Goss’s wilt, and tar spot.