| Taking on the soybean aphid | Nov 01 2007 |
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Entomologist Dr. David Hunt has had the soybean aphid on his radar for the last six years. Dr. Hunt says a lot has been learned ever since the soybean aphid was first discovered in Canada – in a field near Chatham, Ontario. Dr. Hunt discussed his work with Foodland Forum.    |
| Made-in-Canada alternative for insect control | Oct 25 2007 |
| A fungus found in Canadian soils shows promise as a safe and effective way to control insect outbreaks, especially grasshoppers. This discovery at the University of Lethbridge has led to a project involving the university, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and several producer organizations. Dr. Dan Johnson, Professor of Environmental Science at the University of Lethbridge, says they knew this insect-killing fungus existed in different soils around the world. With the help of a graduate student, a Canadian strain of the fungus was found in Alberta. |
| Breeding healthier tomatoes | Oct 03 2007 |
| The scientific community is becoming increasingly interested in the study of Lycopene, a phytochemical found in tomatoes. Professor at the Ridgetown Campus of the University of Guelph Steve Loewen has been researching lycopene content in tomatoes to maximize health benefits. Loewen tells Foodland Forum about some surprising findings, the progress he is making, and some challenges encountered. |