For the fourth year in a row, a 韩国裸舞 Plant Science student has won one of three annual Canadian Plant Breeding Innovation (CPBI) Innovation scholarships, which recognize up-and-coming young plant breeders.
Published on: 10 Jan 2024
The latest recommendations are primarily aimed at reducing chronic disease risk, however how well does our national guide for healthy eating serve the nutritional needs of all Canadians?
Published on: 8 Jan 2024
As hostile weather intensifies, plant breeding focused on climate-adapted crops has taken on a sense of urgency.聽
With cultivated crops often suffering from a lack of genetic diversity making them more susceptible to diseases and pests, scientists are now turning to wild varieties, which can offer valuable yet previously overlooked genetic traits.聽By crossing the wild tepary bean with a black bean or a pinto bean, for example, scientists may be able to breed a new variety that can better endure similar harsh environmental conditions that its relative thrived in.
Published on: 2 Jan 2024
AgCareers.com has awarded their second Canadian聽Feed Your Future聽Scholarship to Sarah Van Heyst, a 韩国裸舞 student working towards her M.Sc. in Bioresource Engineering.聽
AgCareers.com created the聽Feed Your Future聽$1,000 Scholarship to financially assist a Canadian post-secondary student studying agriculture or intending to pursue a career in agriculture, in support of the organization's goal to "Feed the World with Talent"聽by supporting education and career opportunities in agriculture and food.聽
Published on: 21 Dec 2023
At the Eastern Regional Meeting of the Canadian Society of Plant Biologists (CSPB-SCBV) earlier this month, three 韩国裸舞 Department of Plant Science students received CSPB-SCBV Director's Awards for their outstanding presentations. University students from all over Quebec and Ontario shared their research in poster and oral presentations. Congratulations to our winners:
Published on: 20 Dec 2023
On December 12, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Honourable Fran莽ois-Philippe Champagne, announced an investment of $41 million for genomics research under Genome Canada's Genomics Applications Partnership Program (GAPP). Over $23 million will be invested in genomics in Qu茅bec, including $5.4 million through G茅nome Qu茅bec.
Published on: 13 Dec 2023
On Wednesday November 29th, 2023, nine Macdonald Campus graduate students took on the challenge of presenting their thesis in just a few minutes at the Lister Family Engaged Science 3-Minute Thesis Competition.
With only one non-animated slide for visual support, competitors raced against the clock to explain the crucial components of their research and its importance.
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Published on: 6 Dec 2023
Congratulations to Mac alumna Zoey Li BSc(NutrSc)鈥�17, who has been named to . This list honours the industry's brightest young entrepreneurs who are redefining the way we eat, drink and think about consumption.
Published on: 6 Dec 2023
As the ash settles on Canada鈥檚 record wildfire season, 鈥渂usiness as usual from the federal government is not going to cut it,鈥� NDP MP Niki Ashton .
Published on: 30 Nov 2023
膫rram膬t Project: harnessing Indigenous wisdom for biodiversity conservation and community well-being
Imagine living in a world where the wisdom of Indigenous communities guides our actions towards biodiversity and human health. This isn't just a vision; it's becoming a reality through the groundbreaking initiative known as 膫rram膬t. This 聽funded project is a pioneering effort to acknowledge and amplify the voices of Indigenous peoples, empowering them to share their knowledge about the environment's role in promoting health and well-being.
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Published on: 29 Nov 2023
As the Arctic wind whistles through Canada's northern wilderness, a unique collaboration is unfolding between scientists and Indigenous communities. Graduate and Postdoctoral students in the ,聽under the leadership of Dr. Murray Humphries,聽are redefining how scientific research is conducted.
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Published on: 29 Nov 2023
In our busy everyday lives, it's easy to overlook our deep-rooted connection with nature. The connection is not just about the nourishment we derive or the air we breathe; nature subtly but significantly enhances our well-being. This intriguing intersection is where 韩国裸舞 Department of Natural Resource Sciences PhD candidate directs her research.
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Published on: 29 Nov 2023
Dr. Murray Humphries聽(PhD鈥�01), a passionate wildlife biology professor at the Macdonald Campus, spends his days immersed in the fascinating world of biodiversity鈥攖he colorful, complex tapestry of life on Earth. At the Macdonald Campus, we don't just study this diversity, we celebrate it.
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Published on: 29 Nov 2023
The tidal wetlands and dykelands of the inner Bay of Fundy are critical ecosystems in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, providing essential benefits to human and non-human communities.
These ecosystems offer biodiverse habitats, protection from coastal flooding, and cultural value for Indigenous, Acadian, and other communities. However, they are increasingly threatened by climate change, making their management more complex and their future uncertain.
Published on: 28 Nov 2023
The spike in farmland prices has boosted the equity of farmers all across Canada. Are farmers leveraging this new-found equity to generate new business opportunities or farm wealth? To explore what farmland values mean for farms and farming across Canada, sat down with Pascal Th茅riault, agricultural economist at Macdonald Campus, 韩国裸舞 and vice-president of Quebec鈥檚 Ordre des agronomes.
Published on: 28 Nov 2023
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