Hexanal cuts post-harvest apple spoilage, say U of G researchers
Apple growers can stem costly post-harvest spoilage losses by up to 20 per cent by applying a natural compound in orchards, according to a new University of Guelph study.
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Dr. Stephen LeBlanc named inaugural director of Dairy at Guelph
Dr. Stephen LeBlanc, a professor in the Department of Population Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), has been named the inaugural director of Dairy at Guelph.
‘Farmer mental health requires a different response': University of Guelph study shows poor mental health in farmers
Alliance-funded researcher Dr. Leith Deacon shares research on COVID-19 and mental health with the farming community.
Reduced fertilizer emissions possible through incentives
Dr. Claudia Wagner-Riddle, a professor in the University’s School of Environmental Sciences, discusses how 4R fertilizer management (right source, right time, right rate and right placement) can have positive environmental impacts.
U of G Researchers Are Committed to Reducing Global Methane Emissions
A University of Guelph-led, international project intends to reduce climate-warming methane emissions from dairy cattle – a key issue following adoption of a global methane-reduction pledge at this month’s United Nations climate change conference.
Highly Qualified Personnel Scholarship program trains the next generation of agri-food leaders
Upcoming December event to celebrate 2020/21 HQP scholars’ research and introduce 2021/22 cohort
Small-town clinic offers big-time experiences
Leaving the city behind to start your career in small-town northern Ontario might seem like a path less travelled. But for Dr. Marialisa Laurella — a 2011 Ontario Veterinary College graduate — the North is exactly where she wanted to be.
She says the decision to move north was driven by the opportunity to hone her skills while tackling a wide range of challenging small- and large-animal cases.
Biocomposites make vehicle manufacturing greener
Plastic has helped the automotive industry trim millions of kilograms of fuel-wasting weight from vehicles and keep production costs in check. But as the spotlight falls on other environmental aspects of car and truck manufacturing, the University of Guelph is showing leadership in creating eco-efficient materials that can further reduce costs and waste.
Ontario Investing in the Future of the Livestock Sector
The Ontario government is investing in two projects at Ontario Research Centres in Elora to foster innovation in Ontario’s livestock industry and support economic growth across rural Ontario.
These micro-veggies are poised for major impact
More food, less space: that’s the mantra of those trying to figure out how we’ll feed future populations as arable land becomes less available.
One answer is microgreens, vegetable greens that are picked directly after the first leaves have developed — specifically, after sprouting of the cotyledons, which are the initial leaves that are visible after successful germination of the seed.