China and NRC to collaborate on canola research

Guest Contributor
August 15, 2008

The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences' Oil Crop Research Institute has signed an agreement with the National Research Council's Plant Biotechnology Institute to conduct joint genetic research on improving the production of canola. The Chinese Academy will contribute $300,000 for the first project under the agreement — the first time China has invested directly in Canadian agricultural research. The NRC is contributing $210,000 worth of facilities and analytical equipment. The first project will complete genomics work on canola to identify genes that affect yield and adaptation to various environmental stresses....


Other News






Events For Leaders in
Science, Tech, Innovation, and Policy


Discuss and learn from those in the know at our virtual and in-person events.



See Upcoming Events










You have 1 free article remaining.
Don't miss out - start your free trial today.

Start your FREE trial    Already a member? Log in






Top

By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies. We use cookies to provide you with a great experience and to help our website run effectively in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.