Select the options below to filter research projects:
Research Topic: Fertility/Climate/Environment
- Project Status: Completed
- Principal Investigators: Dr. Elwin Smith and Dr. Danny LeRoy
- Project Dates: April 2018 – October 2022
- Abstract/Summary: While some short rotations are currently profitable, the lack of diversification in a cropping system can be detrimental to maintaining crop yield and profitability. This study will look at determining the net return and the variability of net return, associated with cropping systems of different rotation length and diversity of crops. This project has now been completed.
Research Topic: Fertility/Climate/Environment
- Project Status: In Progress
- Principal Investigators: Dr. Kate Congreves at the University of Saskatchewan
- Project Dates: January 2021 – December 2024
- Abstract/Summary: There is no direct annual data on net carbon footprints of Saskatchewan cropping systems. This project will address this gap by providing spatially and temporally integrated data on greenhouse gas (GHG; N2O and CO2) emissions at the field scale level. This information will be used to determine net ecosystem exchange and the net carbon footprint of the cropping system.
Research Topic: Nutrition/Product Creation
- Project Status: Completed
- Principal Investigators: Dr. Sijo Joseph, AAFC
- Project Dates: August 2020 – March 2023
- Abstract/Summary: The objective of this project is to provide scientific evidence of the specific health attributes of oat protein in reducing abnormal levels of cholesterol and glucose, and thereby generate preliminary data for an oat protein health claim petition. Ultimately, the Canadian oat industry could capitalize on new opportunities for marketing efforts with new evidence promoting the health benefits of adding oats in a diet. This information will enable the Canadian oat industry to meet consumer expectations in search of value-added oat products both at home and worldwide.
Research Topic: Nutrition/Product Creation
- Project Status: Completed
- Principal Investigators: Dr. Yongfeng Ai, University of Saskatchewan
- Project Dates: January 2019 – February 2023
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Abstract/Summary:
This project addressed two interlinked but distinct research gaps:
1) investigate the effects of milling/processing of pulse and cereal flours on their physicochemical functionality in foods.
2) determine the impact of milling on nutritional benefits of pulses and cereals with a focus on postprandial glycemia and insulinemia.
The first priority will generate the new knowledge and technologies needed in the food industry to produce high-quality food ingredients with functional versatility, and the latter will support future health claims to promote the consumption of heathy pulse and cereal products.
Research Topic: Intercropping/Other
- Project Status: Completed
- Principal Investigators: Dr. Kui Liu with AAFC
- Project Dates: April 2021 – March 2024
- Abstract/Summary: Intercropping pea with oat or canola enhances biodiversity and likely increases resource (e.g. nitrogen, water, and phosphorus) use efficiency. The improved quality and quantity of straw from the intercrops likely affect straw decomposition, soil carbon and N dynamics, and soil health. In this study, the effects of intercropping on soil particulate organic matter carbon and N will be determined. This study will be conducted at three sites in Saskatchewan. This project is co-funded with ADF and will be completed in 2024.
Research Topic: Fertility/Climate/Environment
- Project Status: Completed
- Principal Investigators: Dr. Fran Walley, University of Saskatchewan, Richard E. Farrell(co-PI)
- Project Dates: January 2020 – June 2023
- Abstract/Summary: The goal is to develop new estimates for crop nutrient uptake and removal, as the current information regarding crop nutrient uptake and removal does not reflect current crop yields, and the grain and straw nutrient concentration estimates are not adequately reflective of current varieties. Also, there is no consistent data regarding micronutrient uptake and removal. This project is co-funded by ADF.
Research Topic: Insect/Disease/Weeds
- Project Status: Completed
- Principal Investigators: Dr. Shaun Sharpe with AAFC
- Project Dates: April 2021 – Feb 2022
- Abstract/Summary: The study objective is to characterize the dose response, interaction, and optimal mix of potassium nitrate and pyroligneous acid (liquid smoke) to determine the suitability of either pre-seeding or post-harvest germination stimulation of wild oat, volunteer barley, oats, and wheat. Wild oat is a strong competitor and can cause significant yield loss when emerging prior to cereals. The development of herbicide resistance in wild oats results in additional herbicide inputs and costs, as well as standard practices to control wild oat.
Research Topic: Insect/Disease/Weeds
- Project Status: In Progress
- Principal Investigators: Dr. Meghan Vankosky, AAFC Saskatoon
- Project Dates: April 2018 – March 2028
- Abstract/Summary: The Prairie Pest Monitoring Network is a collaborative project and participants include federal and provincial entomologists, university scientists, agronomists, industry, and producers. Participants monitor insect pests annually across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and the BC Peace Region. Data is released on a weekly basis when insect pests pose the greatest threat to crop yield. Annual data is collected and compiled into distribution maps, and in some cases, forecast maps for the subsequent season. These tools provide up-to-date, relevant information that can be used by agronomists, industry representatives, and farmers to make decisions regarding insect pest management.
