plant science News Archive
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Better Farming Prairies: Our understanding of soys on the Prairies
November 9, 2020 —
Research continues into methods to optimize the cultivation of this crop in the Prairies.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Top Crop Manager: Addressing the asparagine challenge
November 2, 2020 —
A multidisciplinary team of Canadian researchers is tackling a growing issue for the wheat industry: free asparagine.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
In Memoriam: Dr. Kenneth Clark, plant scientist
September 27, 2020 —
Dr. Kenneth Clark, retired professor in the Department of Plant Science, passed away on September 10, 2020.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Better Farming Prairies: Research advances from long-term trials
August 30, 2020 —
The UM Glenlea crop rotation study is Canada’s oldest organic field crop study.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Plant scientist wins national pathology award
August 24, 2020 —
Dr. Dilantha Fernando’s research has made a tremendous impact on Canadian agriculture.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Better Farming Prairies: Cover crop research across the Prairies
February 28, 2020 —
Study partners with producers to better understand the benefits of cover crops.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Innovative crop researcher captures sustainability award
October 18, 2019 —
Doug Cattani, Plant Science, receives Manitoba Excellence in Sustainability Award for work on perennial crops
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Plant scientist recognized for contributions
September 25, 2019 —
Dr. Martin Entz, Professor in the Department of Plant Science, was honoured by the Canadian Organic Trade Association with the Leadership in Organic Science Award
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Plant scientist honoured for phytopathology contributions
May 27, 2019 —
Dilantha Fernando has been elected a Fellow of the American Phytopathological Society.
From farms, to treating municipal wastewater
May 3, 2019 —
Two U of M studies receive federal funding