Horticultural research projects announced

Jul 28, 2023

47 Ontario-led research and innovation projects that will enhance the productivity of Ontario’s agri-food sector and position it for continued growth.

“Ontario-led research is helping our farmers, processors and agri-food businesses be more competitive on a global scale,” said Lisa Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. “Through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance Tier 1 projects, our government is helping to develop the technologies and

Targeted diversification in the Ontario hop value chain for application in the brewing industry by lead applicant George van der Merwe

Chlorogenic acid as a molecular marker to identify peach and nectarine genotypes resistant to brown rot disease in Niagara peninsula by lead applicant Jayasankar Subramanian

Agricultural robotics for vegetable production and weed management by lead applicant Mary Ruth McDonald

An innovative approach to thinning plums for improved labour efficiencies, fruit quality and orchard economicsby lead applicant John Cline

Source : The Grower

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