Simcoe Crops Projects

Lead Applicant: Rene Van Acker

Research Priority: Plant Health & Protection

Program Type: Tier 2

Funding Cycle: 2020/2021

Research Centre: Ontario Crops Research Centre - Simcoe

Research Summary: Evaluating current and new fungicides to manage downy mildew in vine crops and exploring potential pest management approaches that could be used with existing tools.

Lead Applicant: David Wolyn

Research Priority: Innovative Products & Product Improvement

Program Type: Tier 2

Funding Cycle: 2020/2021

Research Centre: Ontario Crops Research Centre - Elora, Simcoe, and Woodstock

Research Summary: Comparing Russian Dandelion populations (plants bred for desirable traitrs) to assess the potential for future breeding and yield stability in Ontario

Lead Applicant: John Cline

Research Priority: Competitive Production Systems

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2020/2021

Research Centre: Ontario Crops Research Centre - Simcoe

Research Summary: Investigating the advancement of precision crop load management strategies and mechanical pruning in Ontario apple orchards.

Lead Applicant: Rene Van Acker

Research Priority: Competitive Production Systems

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2020/2021

Research Centre: Ontario Crops Research Centre - Simcoe

Research Summary: Assessing cannabinoid composition and levels in pollinated and unpollinated hemp flowers.