Grants and Contributions:
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 - Mar 31, 2026
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 expected results and outcomes of NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is focused on growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and wealth creation for Canada.
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
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by -322 days.
Amendment Date
Jan 16, 2026
Recipient's Legal Name:
Dykeview Farms Limited
Federal Riding Name:
Kings--Hants
Federal Riding Number:
12007
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Firms is to provide support that assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their innovation knowledge and ability to innovate, grow through innovation and stimulate wealth creation for Canada.
Coverage:
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity.
NAICS Code:
111993
Amendments: