Research

The objective of the project is to complete the sixth set of weed surveys in the Prairie Provinces since the series of provincial surveys began in the mid 1970s. The survey provides information on the abundance and distribution of weed… Read More

The work proposed in this LOI extends the scope of the study beyond the genetic/QTL analysis to integrate genome wide RNA-sequencing (RNA-seq) and targeted metabolomics approaches to identify novel genes and molecular variants that can accelerate wheat breeding for PHS… Read More

This project will provide input to policy makers and land use planners regarding areas where there is potential to improve wheat yields. Read More

The knowledge, germplasm and markers generated from this project will accelerate breeding cycles and benefit the wheat industry. Read More

The knowledge, germplasm and markers generated from this project will accelerate breeding cycles and benefit the wheat industry. Read More

The knowledge, germplasm and markers generated from this project will accelerate breeding cycles and benefit the wheat industry. Read More

This project will provide experience in economic analysis to at least 2 students every summer for which funding is provided. The economic analysis will focus on priority areas that meet qualifications for a thesis in Agribusiness or Agricultural Economics. Read More

BASF will conduct field trials in 2020 and 2021 to determine residue levels in flax seed harvested from research plots treated with saflufenacil and/or glyphosate as outlined. Read More

We aim to provide producers with a control strategy to use in the fall, post-harvest, to rely on frost to kill seedlings, or preseed as part of a stale seedbed strategy with a herbicide. If wild oat and volunteer cereals… Read More