Ottawa, Ontario
January 5, 2009
SeCan has committed $45,000 to the University of
Saskatchewan’s Crop Development Centre Grains Innovation Lab in
Saskatoon. The new lab will improve the efficiency of all cereal
and oilseed breeding programs at the Crop Development Centre
(CDC). The lab will provide more space for instrumentation and
for technical staff to perform their work, along with improved
storage and handling space for seed samples.
SeCan’s Research and Development Manager Jim Downey states,
“This contribution from SeCan indicates our support for all
research programs at the CDC. Successful plant breeding requires
the efficient evaluation and screening of large numbers of
inbred lines as scientists seek ‘the one line in ten thousand’
that will become the next popular variety with western Canadian
farmers. We hope this financial support will provide incremental
efficiency for breeding programs that will speed the development
of new and better crop varieties.”
“Effective plant breeding programs are absolutely critical for
the long-term profitability of Canadian grain producers and the
entire agricultural community”, says CDC Managing Director
Dorothy Murrell. “We are grateful for SeCan’s ongoing support of
Canadian plant breeding and in particular, our programs here in
Saskatoon.”
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University of Saskatchewan's Crop Development Centre
Grains Innovation Lab receives SeCan support
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SeCan has committed $45,000 to the University of
Saskatchewan's Crop Development Centre Grains
Innovation Lab in Saskatoon. The new lab will
improve the efficiency of all cereal and oilseed
breeding programs at the Crop Development Centre
(CDC). The lab will provide more space for
instrumentation and for technical staff to perform
their work, along with improved storage and handling
space for seed samples.
SeCan's Research and Development Manager Jim Downey
states, "This contribution from SeCan indicates our
support for all research programs at the CDC.
Successful plant breeding requires the efficient
evaluation and screening of large numbers of inbred
lines as scientists seek ‘the one line in ten
thousand' that will become the next popular variety
with western Canadian farmers. We hope this
financial support will provide incremental
efficiency for breeding programs that will speed the
development of new and better crop varieties."
"Effective plant breeding programs are absolutely
critical for the long-term profitability of Canadian
grain producers and the entire agricultural
community," says CDC Managing Director Dorothy
Murrell. "We are grateful for SeCan's ongoing
support of Canadian plant breeding and in
particular, our programs here in Saskatoon."
Located within the College of Agriculture and
Bioresources, the Crop Development Centre is
Saskatchewan's plant breeding institute. The CDC
develops varieties of spring wheat, durum, canary
seed, barley, oats, flax, peas, lentils, chickpeas
and dry beans for the economic benefit of farmers
and Saskatchewan's agricultural industry. Since its
inception, the CDC has released over 300 new plant
varieties.
Other news
from the University of Saskatchewan’s Crop
Development Centre Grains Innovation Lab |
As “Canada’s Seed Partner”,
SeCan actively seeks partnerships that promote profitability in
Canadian agriculture. SeCan is the largest supplier of certified
seed to Canadian farmers with more than 800 members from coast
to coast engaged in seed production, processing and marketing.
Since its inception in 1976, SeCan has been a major supporter of
plant breeding in Canada, returning more than $54 million in
royalties and research funding. SeCan represents more than 415
crop varieties developed by public and private sector breeding
programs.
Located within the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, the
Crop Development Centre is Saskatchewan’s plant breeding
institute. The CDC develops varieties of spring wheat, durum,
canary seed, barley, oat, flax, pea, lentil, chickpea, and dry
bean for the economic benefit of farmers and Saskatchewan’s
agricultural industry. Since its inception, the CDC has released
over 300 new plant varieties.
The University of Saskatchewan
is one of the leading medical doctoral universities in Canada.
With 58 degrees, diplomas and certificates in over 100 areas of
study, the university is uniquely positioned in the areas of
human, animal and plant studies. World-class research
facilities, renowned faculty and award-winning students make the
U of S a leader in post-secondary education. |
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