PROC-9177424: Program 2 - Delivering improved Ascochyta blight and Botrytis grey mould resistance in chickpea, lentil and faba bean

Tender summary

Ascochyta blight and Botrytis grey mould continue to significantly constrain the productivity and profitability of Australia's pulse industries, with pathogen populations evolving and current varietal resistance under increasing pressure. Strengthening and future-proofing genetic resistance is a critical foundation for reducing disease losses and supporting sustainable, cost-effective management in chickpea, lentil and faba bean. To address this need, GRDC is seeking a suitably qualified delivery partner to deliver nationally coordinated research that strengthens genetic resistance to Ascochyta blight in chickpea, lentil and faba bean and Botrytis grey mould in faba bean. The investment will build on the successful chickpea Ascochyta blight resistance framework developed through previous GRDC investments, including established phenotyping protocols, genetic tools and improved resistance sources. This framework will be leveraged to develop and standardise industry- accepted disease screening methods for lentil and faba bean, generate and publish resistance performance data, and deliver practical genetic tools and resistance-enriched germplasm that can be used by breeding organisations to accelerate the release of improved chickpea, lentil and faba bean varieties for Australian growers.

What to check before bidding

• Issued by Grains Research and Development Corporation.
• Located in Australia.
• Source notice PROC-9177424 on www.tenders.gov.au.
• Notice published 29 May 2026; Tenqual indexed it 11 May 2026.
• Deadline listed as 26 Jun 2026.
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