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Title:

Inoculation of apple tree tissue culture explants with bacteria for enhanced growth and tissue hardening

Agreement Number:

982374

Agreement Value:

$155,962.00

Agreement Date:

Dec 1, 2021 - Jan 31, 2023

Description:

Micropropagated plants are physiologically different from normal plants as they have reduced photosynthetic activity, lower wax deposits, poorly functioning stomata, underdeveloped root systems and few leaf and root hairs. These deficiencies can be overcome by inoculating explants with beneficial bacteria. Bacteria provide biological hardening which accelerates the speed of plant production as well as inducing lignification, stimulating stomata function, and thereby reducing water loss, enhancing photosynthetic capacity, etc. The technology can double the rate of tissue culture production and thereby reduce costs. It increases plant survival after transplantation from tissue culture conditions, as well as enhancing the overall quality of th

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:

Niagara On The Lake, Ontario, CA N0R 1G0

Reference Number:

172-2021-2022-Q3-982374

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

765140298

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

Upper Canada Growers Ltd.

Federal Riding Name:

Essex

Federal Riding Number:

35026

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:

111421