Breeding high yielding, disease resistant faba beans
Breeding high yielding, disease resistant faba beans
Host: GRDC | Date: 02 Nov 2022
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Australia is the world's largest exporter of faba beans, to help growers stay on top, breeders are developing new varieties suited to local conditions.
Harnessing the expertise of different partners, GRDC has invested in research to address faba bean diseases including Ascochyta blight while maintaining a focus on higher yields.
In this podcast, Adelaide University faba bean breeder Sam Catt and SARDI pulse pathologist Sara Blake talk about progress towards new and improved varieties.
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GRDC Project Code: UOA1606-009RTX,