News - WGRF

WGRF Endowment Fund project makes wheat breeding more efficient

Wheat breeders that used to search through binders of data can now make genetic comparisons with the click of a mouse, thanks to software developments and a gene mapping database funded by the Western Grains Research Foundation Endowment Fund.

Posted: 08/13/2009

New research provides tools to help Canadian plant breeders develop high pigment durum varieties and strengthen our position in world

A study at the University of Saskatchewan’s Crop Development Centre has identified two critical genes responsible for the bright yellow pigment in durum grain, a trait desired by foreign markets.

Posted: 05/04/2009

WGRF holds nearly $69 million "in trust"

The Western Grains Research Foundation is now in possession of $68,733,292 paid by the two major Canadian rail companies.

Posted: 02/28/2009