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Title:

Towards Accurate Prediction and Improvement of Seed Vigor and Quality in Canola

Agreement Number:

967273

Agreement Value:

$25,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 24, 2021 - Sep 30, 2022

Description:

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. This work will help to identify key factors for strong seed vigor and seedling establishment.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators.

Location:

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CA S7N 5A2

Reference Number:

172-2020-2021-Q4-967273

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

119279313

Recipient Type:

Academia

Recipient's Legal Name:

University of Saskatchewan

Federal Riding Name:

Saskatoon–University

Federal Riding Number:

47011

Program:

Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program – Ideation Fund

Program Purpose:

The Ideation Fund is intended to encourage, test and validate transformative research ideas generated by teams of NRC scientific personnel and external collaborators with complementary capabilities, acting as a demonstration phase for a continually-evolving suite of research and development (R&D) deliverables at the NRC. The fund supports exploratory research through two mechanisms: the New Beginnings Initiative and the Small Teams Initiative.

NAICS Code:

541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences