Genetic modification was used to increase the amount of oleic acid in the grain, which could also apply to other crops
WINNIPEG — Oats are already a superfood, considering they contain healthy compounds such as beta-glucan that help lower cholesterol and control blood sugars. However, scientists at McGill University in Montreal believe it’s possible to make oats even healthier by improving the quality and quantity of the oil in oat grains. The researchers have found a […] Read moreTag Archives McGill University
Plant breeder shortage threatens ag industry
A recent study finds researchers are nearing the end of their careers with most of those surveyed in their 50s and 60s
WINNIPEG — Plant breeders spend most of their time solving problems related to plants. But plant breeders also have a people problem. The profession isn’t attracting enough young people, which has created a shortfall of plant breeders in Canada, Australia, the United States and elsewhere. “It is a field that is getting smaller and smaller,” […] Read more
