Title:
Development of high protein chickpea (Cicer arietinum) variety using advanced plant breeding techniques.
Agreement Number:
1011864
Agreement Value:
$242,920.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 8, 2024 - Mar 30, 2026
Description:
The development of high protein crop varieties is a critical process to meet the future demand for dietary protein. Chickpea is an important commodity in the plant protein sector, which would benefit from advanced plant breeding techniques including genome editing. This project focuses on the development of high protein chickpea varieties using genome editing. Genome editing can be utilized to enhance the production and accumulation of seed protein, which would add value to seed processors and food ingredient manufacturers. AgGene has identified a set of candidate genes that can be disrupted and modulated to increase seed protein content through genome editing. This project will help establish genome editing practices to help expedite the development of new traits and technologies that can increase competitiveness and value of chickpea commodities.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T2L 1Y8
Reference Number:
172-2023-2024-Q4-1011864
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
792522740
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s) the total amended value is $242,920.The end date of this agreement has been modified by 58 days.
Amendment Date
Apr 14, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
AgGene Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Calgary Confederation
Federal Riding Number:
48005
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.