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Title:

Reducing the Effects of Increased Heat in High Tunnel Strawberry Production

Agreement Number:

1025659

Agreement Value:

$74,000.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 1, 2024 - Feb 16, 2027

Description:

Growing under tunnels has presented different challenges. One of them is the increase of heat because of the plastic roof and climate change. A physiological effect of the hot weather inside the tunnels is called “Heat dormancy”. During the last three years the heat dormancy problem associated to everbearing strawberries was measured and addressed. This is a common occurrence problem in everbearing strawberries and make it stronger effect here in Nova Scotia, where the blossom is widely affected and stop because of that. This project will study three techniques: use of misting sprinklers, screen shades, and photoperiodic lights to minimize the effect of the heat dormancy in everbearing strawberries.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization

Location:

Centreville, Nova Scotia, CA B0P 1J0

Reference Number:

172-2024-2025-Q3-1025659

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

101530525

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

Dykeview Farms Limited

Federal Riding Name:

Kings--Hants

Federal Riding Number:

12007

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

111993