Lentil varieties for low rainfall and sandy soil environments (GGG121)

START

July 1, 2021

FINISH

June 30, 2024

Summary

Lentil germplasm developed in SAGIT project GGG118 is to be evaluated at multiple low rainfall sites and a contrasting higher rainfall site to understand traits that confer adaptation to sandy soils, and to identify lines for variety release. Lentil germplasm is screened to identify lines with specific adaptation to Mallee duplex soils and deep sandy soils. Outcomes will identify traits for lentil adaptation to sandy soils and agronomy required to increase yield and yield stability.

Project Participants

Larn McMurray, Global Grain Genetics

The research

Lentil germplasm developed in SAGIT project GGG118 is to be evaluated at multiple low rainfall sites and a contrasting higher rainfall site to understand traits that confer adaptation to sandy soils, and to identify lines for variety release. Lentil germplasm is screened to identify lines with specific adaptation to Mallee duplex soils and deep sandy soils. Outcomes will identify traits for lentil adaptation to sandy soils and agronomy required to increase yield and yield stability.

Funding

$158,094

More information

Larn McMurray
T: 0466 113 848
E: [email protected]

Michael Materne
T: 0413 977 940
E: [email protected]