Objective:
Develop control measures that minimize the threat of Fusarium head blight. Develop varieties of soft red winter wheat with enhanced FHB resistance for the southeastern U.S.

Approach:
Find potentially novel sources of FHB resistance in selected A and D genome diploid wheat relatives and in winter type accessions of the Sando intergeneric hybrid germplasm collection. Coordinate the 2004-2005 Uniform Southern Soft Red Winter Wheat Fusarium Head Blight Nursery. FY06 Titles: 1. Introgression of FHB Resistance from Hexaploid, Diploid and Intergeneric Hybrids into Soft Red Winter Wheat 2. Development of Fusarium Head Blight Resistant Wheat for the Southeastern United States