/macdonald/taxonomy/term/6004/all en /macdonald/channels/news/can-disease-free-drought-proof-potato-exist-map-vegetables-genes-aims-find-out-349205 <p>A Canadian-led team has assembled the most extensive genetic roadmap of the potato to date, along with its closest relatives, in order to bolster the plant’s ability to cope with climate change and protect its future as a mainstay of global food security and sustainability.</p> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 14:58:08 +0000 charly.blais@mcgill.ca 1369811 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/event/bridging-gaps-phenomics-where-plant-science-and-engineering-meet-352154 <p>Join us on Thursday, November 23 for a dynamic research conversation with professors <a href="/plant/faculty/valerio-hoyos-villegas">Valerio Hoyos-Villegas</a> (Plant Science) and <a href="/bioeng/faculty-</body></html>"></a></p> Mon, 23 Oct 2023 14:25:48 +0000 charly.blais@mcgill.ca 1522072 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/aafc-agri-science-program-announces-53m-biofuelnet-351625 <p>On August 30, Vice-Principal of Macdonald Campus and Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences <a href="/plant/faculty/geitmann">Anja Geitmann</a> welcomed Member of Parliament for Lac-Saint-Louis Francis Scarpaleggia, on behalf of Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food (AAFC) Lawrence MacAulay, to the Macdonald Campus. In the presence of industry partners AgroWorld and other invited guests, Scarpaleggia announced AAFC’s $5.3 million investment in BioFuelNet Canada as part of the Agri-Science Program.</p> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:07:05 +0000 charly.blais@mcgill.ca 1510925 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/your-2023-guide-chasing-fall-foliage-across-quebec-351569 <p>Across Quebec, we're already seeing leaves start to transition from bright summery greens to the burnished, coppery hues of Fall—but the changes aren’t happening because the days are chillier. As ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Plant Science Lecturer <a href="/plant/faculty/wees">David Wees</a> told the <a href="https://montrealgazette.com/opinion/columnists/how-why-do-leaves-change-colour-autumn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Montreal Gazette last year</a>, it's actually because the days are getting shorter.</p> Mon, 02 Oct 2023 19:52:34 +0000 charly.blais@mcgill.ca 1506736 at /macdonald /macdonald/channels/news/oh-my-gourd-giant-pumpkins-lennoxville-qc-351435 <p>With fall officially here, it's time for Lennoxville, Quebec's annual Giant Pumpkin Festival, where people can see pumpkins that weigh as much as 680 kilograms.</p> <p>The festival — which is taking place at the Amédée Beaudoin community centre Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — is a family event with bouncy castles, a petting zoo, a farmers' market, music and even horse-drawn carriages.</p> <p>Alexandre Lemire started growing giant pumpkins three years ago after being inspired by festival founder Mike Macdonald's crops. Last year, his biggest pumpkin weighed 704 kilograms.</p> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 20:44:22 +0000 charly.blais@mcgill.ca 1495076 at /macdonald