About this program
Led by Dr. Helen Booker
Dr. Helen Booker leads the University of Guelph’s wheat breeding and genetics program, developing improved winter wheat varieties for Ontario. The program focuses on germplasm and trait development, disease resistance and improved selection efficiency, combining field-scale evaluation with genetic tools to develop productive, high-quality varieties adapted to Ontario growing conditions.
Breeding Team
The people behind University of Guelph Winter Wheat Program—from research and selection through certified seed.
Varieties Licensed
Published varieties matched to this program's institute, lead breeder, and crop scope.
| Variety | Crop kind | Status | Year acquired |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAC Virgo | Winter Wheat | Commercial | 2022 |
| OAC Moon | Winter Wheat | Commercial | 2021 |
| OAC Constellation | Winter Wheat | Commercial | 2020 |
In the Field & Community
