��ɫ��Ƶ News - Dept. of Plant Science

Professor Jaswinder Singh selected for Mary E. Spencer award by the Canadian Society of Plant Biologists

webfull — Tue, 27 May 2025 20:21:38 +0000

The Canadian Society of Plant Biologists has selected Jaswinder Singh, Professor at ��ɫ��Ƶ's Department of Plant Science, to receive the 2025 Mary E. Spencer award, which recognizes outstanding plant biology research contributions and active public service engagement in the plant biology community.

Published: 27 May 2025

Climate science, community wellness, and career inspiration at the 2025 John Abbott Sustainability Through Science Symposium

webfull — Wed, 07 May 2025 21:19:18 +0000

On April 11, 2025, over 60 people gathered at the annual John Abbott Sustainability Through Science Symposium to hear how the research of three Macdonald Campus graduate students contributes to a more sustainable future. Honours and science students from John Abbott College, as well as members of ��ɫ��Ƶ's Macdonald Campus community, were inspired by short talks followed by a panel discussion on the students' university experience and their chosen career paths.

Published: 7 May 2025

��ɫ��Ƶ has become a leader in cannabis science

webfull — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:46:54 +0000

The 4th Cannabis Scientific Symposium: From Plants to People, to be held May 5–6 at the RI-MUHC, brings together top researchers as well as investigators, policymakers and industrial stakeholders from across Canada and around the globe. Among the speakers are Allyn Howlett and Bruce Bugbee, two of the most influential scientists in cannabinoid and cannabis research.

Published: 22 April 2025

��ɫ��Ƶ alumnus appointed head of the Royal Brinkman agronomy department

webfull — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:05:18 +0000

Royal Brinkman Canada has appointed Mohammed Antar (PhD, P.Ag) as head of its agronomy department, noting in their announcement that he "will play a key role in helping growers enhance crop productivity and quality through innovative, science-based solutions."

Mohammed earned his Ph.D. in Plant Science (Agronomy) from ��ɫ��Ƶ in 2024. His expertise spans agronomy, microbe-coated fertilizers, nutrient management, sustainable agriculture, and biological products.

Published: 16 April 2025

Quebec town introduces tax for treeless yards—David Wees comments

webfull — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 19:18:30 +0000

A small town in Quebec's Montérégie region is trying a novel approach to help mitigate the impacts of climate change and accelerate the greening of the community, reports CBC News.

As of 2025, homeowners in Saint-Amable, Que., roughly 40 kilometres east of Montreal, are being charged an annual surtax of $200 if they don't have at least one leafy, deciduous tree in their front yard.

Published: 9 April 2025

��ɫ��Ƶ Bravo Gala honours eight Agricultural and Environmental Sciences researchers

webfull — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:15:25 +0000

On March 27, ��ɫ��Ƶ honoured 141 laureates at the 20th annual Bravo Gala, celebrating researchers who received prestigious provincial, national or international awards in 2024, including eight researchers in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

In his opening remarks, ��ɫ��Ƶ President and Vice-Chancellor, Deep Saini, applauded the honourees for their efforts, underlining the importance of ��ɫ��Ƶ’s research contributions.

Published: 2 April 2025

Quebec government awards $1.6 million to ��ɫ��Ƶ researchers providing innovative solutions for industry

webfull — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:55:57 +0000

��ɫ��Ƶ-led projects in genomics, imaging, and manufacturing serve businesses across Quebec

Published: 16 December 2024

From cod to crops to cranberries: Lister 3MT competitors deliver

webfull — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:32:19 +0000

On November 27, the Macdonald Campus Office of Student Academic Services hosted the annual Lister Family Engaged Science Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition, an event open to master’s and doctoral students from all disciplines in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

Published: 4 December 2024

Anja Geitmann begins term as inaugural Vice-President (Global Engagement)

webfull — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:20:29 +0000

Her mission is to advance ��ɫ��Ƶ’s vision for global academic leadership by enhancing the University’s international presence and ties

By Neale McDevitt, Editor, ��ɫ��Ƶ Reporter

Anja Geitmann sees herself as a catalyst.

“I’m here to connect the dots and to support collaborations between ��ɫ��Ƶ and the rest of the world,” said Geitmann, who today began a five-year renewable term as the University’s Vice-President (Global Engagement).

Published: 30 October 2024

Genetic tweaks can make oats more nutritious, increase shelf life

webfull — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:03:42 +0000

A recent study from ��ɫ��Ƶ proposes a way to enhance the nutritional value of oats by increasing their content of oleic acid, a type of healthy fat known for its cardiovascular heart benefits and potential to lower diabetes.

The findings also suggest this modification could improve their oxidative stability, making oat-based products, such as oat milk, less likely to spoil.

Published: 10 October 2024