Institution: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
Investigating the potential of avenanthramides on glycemic control – a novel marketable attribute for Manitoban oats
In the current project, we explored the effects of avenanthramides (AV), a unique polyphenol present in oats on glucose release and transport using well established molecular biochemistry tools Secondly, we investigated the effect of different processing techniques on the bio-accessibility of AV…Read More
Next generation fungicides – protecting Saskatchewan crops using a revolutionary approach for controlling persistent crop diseases
Read MoreUsing agronomy to reduce ergot susceptibility in fall rye
Ergot infection caused by the pathogen Claviceps purpurea (Fr) is a significant issue in rye In the harvested grain, ergot sclerotia downgrade grain quality significantly because of their alkaloids, which are highly toxic to humans and animals Reduced grade has a negative impact on the price…Read More
Epidemiology of chocolate spot of faba bean
Surveys for foliar diseases of commercial faba bean fields in Saskatchewan and Alberta were completed in 2017, 2018 and 2019 All faba bean crops surveyed had foliar lesions in all years, but disease severity was low across all fields Botrytis species that cause chocolate spot were commonly present…Read More