Grants and Contributions:
Title:
An innovative diploid potato breeding system for sustainable, climate smart agriculture
Agreement Number:
SCAP-ASP-135
Agreement Value:
$1,127,685.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 17, 2024 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
This project aims to develop an efficient diploid breeding system for potato that can accelerate genetic improvement and expedite development of varieties with adaptation to climate change and capacity to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.
Organization:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Expected Results:
To accelerate the pace of innovation by providing funding and support for pre-commercial science activities and research that benefits the agriculture and agri-food sector and Canadians.
Location:
Pointe-aux-Outardes, Quebec, CA G0H1M0
Reference Number:
235-2024-2025-Q3-00040
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
144038155
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Progest 2001 Inc.
Program:
AgriScience Program - Project Component
Program Purpose:
AgriScience Program Project component accelerate the pace of innovation by providing funding and support for pre-commercial science activities and cutting-edge research that benefits the agriculture and agri-food sector and Canadians.
NAICS Code:
111211