Projects not using a Research Centre

Characterizing the exposure of soil and field crops to per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances from the land application of biosolids

Lead Applicant: Ryan Prosser

Research Priority: Sustainable Production Systems

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2024/2025

Research Centre: NA

Reducing cold sweetening in stored potato tubers to improve processing quality

Lead Applicant: Ian Tetlow

Research Priority: Innovative Products & Product Improvement

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2024/2025

Research Centre: NA

Developing pure fungal mycelium materials with tunable properties as advanced and carbon-neutral packaging alternatives from agri-food resources

Lead Applicant: Guneet Kaur

Research Priority: Innovative Products & Product Improvement

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2024/2025

Research Centre: NA

Enabling responsible AI-driven agri-food innovation in Ontario: Challenges and opportunities

Lead Applicant: Ataharul Chowdhury

Research Priority: Competitive Production Systems

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2024/2025

Research Centre: NA

Rapid analysis of soil properties and fertility using Mid Infrared Spectroscopy

Lead Applicant: Adam Gillespie

Research Priority: Soil Health

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2023/2024

Research Centre: NA

Valorization of Ontario agro-waste and recycled vegetable oil into green flame-retardant materials for sustainable electronic applications

Lead Applicant: Amar Mohanty

Research Priority: Competitive Production Systems

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2023/2024

Research Centre: NA

Close encounters: Improving greenhouse IPM (Integrated Pest Management) outcomes through experience-based learning

Lead Applicant: Rose Buitenhuis

Research Priority: Plant Health & Protection

Program Type: Knowledge Translation and Transfer – Mobilization

Funding Cycle: 2023/2024

Research Centre: NA

Advancing the science of Knowledge Translation and Transfer using a community-engagement approach: Co-developing private water well best management practice awareness and education materials

Lead Applicant: Sheri Longboat

Research Priority: Water Quality & Quantity

Program Type: Knowledge Translation and Transfer – Research

Funding Cycle: 2023/2024

Research Centre: NA

Towards sustainable freshwater aquaculture in Ontario: Knowledge dissemination, collaboration, and dialogue among researchers and research users

Lead Applicant: Neil Rooney

Research Priority: Sustainable Production Systems

Program Type: Knowledge Translation and Transfer – Mobilization

Funding Cycle: 2023/2024

Research Centre: NA

Research Summary: This project will bring together First Nations, regulators, researchers, feed producers, fish farmers and commercial fishers to open a dialogue about ways to improve the sustainability of aquaculture practices.

Delivering training to Ontario fish farmers and Indigenous communities for the culture of Lake Whitefish

Lead Applicant: Marcia Chiasson

Research Priority: Animal Health & Welfare

Program Type: Knowledge Translation and Transfer – Mobilization

Funding Cycle: 2023/2024

Research Centre: NA

Research Summary: This project will create and share best practices for the culture of lake whitefish with fish farmers and Indigenous communities to help expand Ontario whitefish production and contribute to rural economic development.