Wild Rice Breeding, Genetics, and Genetic Resources

Principal Investigator: Howard W. Rines

Project Description: 

The long-term goal of this project is to develop improved wild rice cultivars through conventional breeding and marker-assisted selection for key traits affecting production efficiency. New genetic knowledge about these key traits is sought to develop cultivars more effectively and efficiently.

Project Years: 2004-2009

Funding Source: Agricultural Research Service - USDA