ADAPTATION OF WHEAT TO ABIOTIC STRESS

The Expert Working Group on the Adaptation of Wheat to Abiotic Stress aims to bring together and capitalise on existing national and international research and development activities to ensure that wheat yields continue to rise in the coming decades even under changing and challenging climatic and environmental conditions.

It intends to complement, advance and act as a catalyst to accelerate global genetic gains on the adaptation of wheat to abiotic stresses. Anticipated deliverables include capacity building in abiotic stress research and promote networking opportunities.

Proposal

The proposal to establish an Expert Working Group was submitted by Matthew Reynolds (CIMMYT) and Peter Langridge (University of Adelaide) and was endorsed by the Wheat Initiative Research Committee at its 3rd meeting on March 21, 2014.

Leadership

Co-Chairs: Laura Dixon, Kiran Gaikwad, Fernanda Dreccer

Call for Experts

The call for experts will remain open during the EWG lifetime. Early career scientists are encouraged to apply. Anyone wishing to participate in the Adaptation of Wheat to Abiotic Stress Expert Working Group should complete the application form and return it via email HERE.

International Collaborations

The EWG works closely with the EWG of Wheat Phenotyping to Support Wheat Improvement on to provide training. We operate under the umbrella of the Alliance for Wheat Adaptation to Heat and Drought https://www.wheatinitiative.org/ahead to address scientific gaps.

News

The two Expert Groups AWAS and Phenotyping worked together and initiatied a competition. Click here to find the winning videos.

Events

 Meetings

• July 21, 2019, Saskatoon, Canada

• November 1, 2018, Texcoco, Mexico

• September 18, 2018, meeting, Bologna, Italy

• September 17-18, 2018, workshop, Bologna, Italy

• April 22, 2017, Vienna, Austria [4] - Meeting minutes [5]

• December 16, 2016, Texcoco, Mexico - Agenda and List of Participants [6]

• September 21, 2015, Sydney , Australia