Title:
Building a Resilient BC Berry Sector through Enhanced Genetics and Practices
Agreement Number:
SCAP-ASP-004
Agreement Value:
$2,542,842.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 6, 2023 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
This project aims to develop innovative berry genetics and molecular markers for fruit yield, quality, and pest & disease resistance as well as to sequester carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through climate-smart production practices such as efficient nitrogen use, cover cropping, and alternatives to pesticides.
Organization:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Expected Results:
Overall the project objective is to breed climate-resilient blueberry, raspberry, and strawberry germplasm and cultivars adapted to Canadian environments supported by development of genetic markers. Develop climate-smart cover cropping, organic amendment, fertilizer, and integrated pest management (IPM) best management practices (BMPs) to drive C sequestration during and between blueberry and raspberry cropping cycles and reduce reliance of chemical pesticides.
Location:
Abbotsford, British Columbia, CA V2T1W5
Reference Number:
235-2024-2025-Q4-00046
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
000000000
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Amendment#1 reflects a new definition for "Project Eligibility Start Date"
Amendment Date
Mar 19, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Blueberry Industry Development Fund Council, British Columbia Blueberry Council (BCBC)
Program:
AgriScience Program - Project Component
Program Purpose:
The AgriScience Program - Project Component accelerates 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.