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]
