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Vineland peaches get national exposure

Report on Business spent some time talking about the peach breeding process, as well as some of the challenges facing Ontario tender fruit and fruit-tree development, with Vineland‘s Dr. Jay Subramanian. Jay’s passion for his research is legendary among his … Continue reading

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Research writers ramp-up activity with SPARK Speaks blog

Students Promoting Awareness of Research Knowledge (SPARK) is the name of the student research-writing program at the University of Guelph, which is ramping up its blogging activities through the newly named SPARK Speaks. You can subscribe to new post notification … Continue reading

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Food research network scratching seven-year itch

In all of Canada, only one national research network is dedicated to agri-food, the Advanced Foods and Materials Network. Its seven-year funding term is up for renewal, and based on its performance, I believe it deserves another seven years. I … Continue reading

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