Integrating data and industry expertise through AI platform to develop new pea varieties
Innovation Infrastructure
Consortium Contribution
$470,286
Cluster Contribution
$1,370,700
Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS)
DL Seeds
Goal
To develop a pea variety development database that will consolidate genetic information and data for breeders across Canada
Project Summary
The consortium will integrate genetic, phenotypic, environmental and pedigree data from across the country.
This new data analysis platform will empower pulse breeders to leverage thousands of data points simultaneously, improving the quality and speed of breeding decisions and accelerating the development of new crop varieties.
This thorough collection, combined with the platform’s incorporation of AI, will help breeders select the best combination of traits and will accelerate development work at a lower cost than traditional methods, helping to more quickly put new and improved varieties on the market. The implementation of the new Pea Genomic Selection Platform will help breeders develop higher-value varieties for both producers and customers, better positioning Canada to deliver the protein‑rich and functional products the world is looking for.
