Grants and Contributions

Legal production and sale of Cannabis is a relatively new, but valuable, industry in Canada. This sector is still maturing and has not
benefitted from a long history of research into plant-pathogen interactions. The presence of pathogens as well as the potential
presence of pesticides are important health concerns for a product destined for human consumption. By sequencing gene expression
products produced by both the plant and pathogen early in the infection process we will catalogue processes implicated in the infection
process.

The Todd lab will be working directly with the NRC in establishing and standardizing protocols for Botrytis cineria infection of Cannabis
sativa. Once established, the two groups will work together establish conditions and time points to sample for RNA extraction,
sequencing, and data analysis. Identifying some of the basic early molecular interactions between Cannabis and Botrytis will set the
stage for further research with a long-term goal of understanding this process to identify targets for Cannabis crop improvement

To alleviate the environmental footprint of electronics and to extend their capabilities
in emerging areas focusing on low human- and eco-toxicity, in this project we will design & develop devices based
on benign organic electronic materials and we will investigate the devices for their biodegradability with expected important outcomes in the Manufacturing, Information & Telecommunication Technology, Green Technology and Biomedical sectors.

L'évaluation de la performance environnementale d'un processus de transformation de matières résiduelles biosourcées repose sur un
ensemble de critères. Ces derniers doivent inclure non seulement les aspects spécifiquement reliés au procédé (consommation de
produits et d'énergie ainsi que les émissions) mais également les indicateurs associés à la diminution des impacts par la valorisation
des matières résiduelles (évitement de rejets et substitution de ressources). Dans ce contexte, les travaux prévus s'inscrivent dans
l'évaluation comparative des essais de traitement qui seront réalisés au CNRC sur une unité pilote de laboratoire. Il s’agira dans un
premier temps, de formaliser un modèle cohérent des processus unitaires et des flux matières/énergie mis en jeu par le système de
traitement facilitant la structuration des données associées aux différents essais. Dans un deuxième temps, il s’agira d’analyser les
relations entre les paramètres d’opération de l’unité pilote et les caractéristiques des produits et rejets générés lors des essais dans
une optique d’aide à la décision.

The aim of this project is to develop vertebra automatic segmentation and identification tools, in two different modalities: (1) pre-operative MRI scans and (2) per-operative surface scans.

One critical stage for Canola production is robust seedling establishment which is directly influenced by seed vigor, the innate capacity for germination and strong seedling growth. This collaborative project between NRC and Univ. of Saskatchewan scientists aims to develop technologies to precisely assess seed quality and seedling vigor in Canola. We will define “seed age” with molecular markers and digital imaging, and perform transcriptome analysis on germinating seeds differing in vigor. In support of this project, the Univ. of Saskatchewan laboratory will develop molecular tools to define seed quality, use a digital imaging-based system established by the NRC laboratory to phenotype seed germination and seedling growth, and provide assistance to the NRC lab on transcriptome analysis.

Climate and Sport Initiative: Community Engagement for Climate Action Toolkit and Pilot Project

Fraser River Estuary North Arm Breach Project

Compiling and Visualizing Data to Support Planning and Implementation of Informed, Effective Restoration Projects

Grassland Conservation Markets Extension Program

Reaching Home aims to prevent and reduce homelessness across Canada. This is accomplished by mobilizing partners at the federal, provincial/territorial and community levels, as well as the private and voluntary sectors, and other stakeholders, to address barriers to well-being faced by those who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness.