/channels/taxonomy/term/10779/all en /channels/channels/news/31-m-eight-mcgill-research-projects-337869 <p><i>Eight projects funded through the Canada Foundation for Innovation John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) and the Government of Quebec acquire new tools and infrastructure to generate new knowledge, from improving breast cancer treatments to understanding the lives of parasitoid insects. </i></p> Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:22:21 +0000 webfull 178154 at /channels /channels/channels/news/puzzling-shapes-unlocking-mysteries-plant-cell-morphology-299197 <p>The discovery of the mechanics and molecular mechanism that dictate cell shape formation in plants by a team of Æ»¹ûÒùÔº researchers offers new clues about the fundamental processes governing tissue formation in multicellular organisms. </p> <p>Plants are made of cells that come in a wide array of shapes and sizes, each of which is closely related and essential to the function of a specific tissue. </p> Thu, 08 Aug 2019 14:01:20 +0000 webfull 151395 at /channels /channels/channels/news/sex-plants-requires-thrust-289948 <p>Plant sex relies on a combination of prodding and a lot of communication and guidance suggests a study published in the September 2018 issue of Technology. Read more: <a href="/newsroom/article/sex-plants-requires-thrust">/newsroom/article/sex-plants-requires-thrust</a></p> Mon, 24 Sep 2018 20:57:22 +0000 webfull 141248 at /channels /channels/channels/news/plants-fungi-and-bacteria-work-together-clean-polluted-land-286247 <p><span>Highly complex interactions among roots, fungi and bacteria underlie the ability of some trees to clean polluted land, according to a novel study by bioinformatics and plant-biology experts from Æ»¹ûÒùÔº and Université de Montréal.</span></p> Wed, 28 Mar 2018 14:06:54 +0000 webfull 136940 at /channels /channels/channels/news/more-59-million-awarded-cfi-and-government-quebec-six-mcgill-research-projects-284013 <p>New labs and equipment through the CFI’s Innovation Fund will help six transformative Æ»¹ûÒùÔº research projects to collaborate, innovate and train the next generation of scientists for the jobs of tomorrow.</p> <p>...Professors <strong>Timothy Geary</strong> (Institute of Parasitology) and <strong>Anja Geitmann</strong> (Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences) were each awarded funding in this round.</p> Fri, 19 Jan 2018 19:51:00 +0000 webfull 134256 at /channels /channels/channels/event/canadian-society-plant-biologists-eastern-regional-meeting-282678 <p>The <strong>2017 CSPB/SCBV Eastern Regional Meeting</strong> will take place on November 25th at the Macdonald Campus of Æ»¹ûÒùÔº, 21,111 Lakeshore, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue.</p> Tue, 14 Nov 2017 15:42:25 +0000 webfull 132648 at /channels /channels/channels/news/expert-tree-damage-due-storms-269771 <p>"The storm, which hit Tuesday afternoon and brought winds of up to 120 km/h, snapped tree branches, uprooted trees and downed hydro poles from the West Island over to the Saint-Henri neighbourhood, but authorities say there have been no reported injuries." (CBC)</p> <h3><a href="/plant/faculty/wees">David Wees</a>, Plant Science, Macdonald Campus, Æ»¹ûÒùÔº</h3> <p>David Wees' research interests include horticulture, greenhouses, sweet potatoes, and urban agriculture. He will answer questions from the media on tree damage due to storms.</p> Wed, 23 Aug 2017 19:05:40 +0000 webfull 130444 at /channels /channels/event/gardening-101-downtown-campus-226048 <p>Have you always dreamed of planting a garden but were not not quite sure where or how to start?  Maybe you don’t think you have a green thumb. Gardening is one of the most relaxing and rewarding activities you can find. Christie-Anna Lovat, M.Sc.</p> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:17:40 +0000 webfull 95937 at /channels /channels/news/caroline-begg-awarded-principals-prize-teaching-excellence-263913 <p>Congratulations to <strong>Dr. Caroline Begg</strong> (Plant Science, FMT), the recipient of the Principal's Prize for Excellence in Teaching (Faculty Lecturer).  Principal Fortier presented the award at Æ»¹ûÒùÔº's Fall Convocation held earlier this week.  Dr. Begg has long been a supporter of student-led initiatives beyond the classroom and empowers students to be involved in their own learning process.  She received the Macdonald Campus Award for Teaching Excellence earlier this year.</p> Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:06:53 +0000 webfull 122680 at /channels /channels/news/study-finds-plants-need-active-social-lives-stay-healthy-256419 <p> </p> <p>STUDY FINDS PLANTS NEED ACTIVE SOCIAL LIVES TO STAY HEALTHY</p> Thu, 29 Oct 2015 18:07:17 +0000 webfull 113626 at /channels /channels/news/air-canada-backs-effort-build-homegrown-%E2%80%98green%E2%80%99-jet-fuel-infrastructure-257267 <p>The University of Toronto, Æ»¹ûÒùԺ  [<strong>BioFuelNet - Don Smith</strong>] and the International Air Transport Association are also part of the project as members of the BioFuelNet Aviation Task Force. Funding is coming from the Green Aviation Research and Development Network, which gets its support from the federal government and Canada’s aerospace sector.</p> <h3>Read more in  <a href="http://www.thestar.com/business/2015/12/10/air-canada-backs-effort-to-build-homegrown-green-jet-fuel-infrastructure.html">The Toronto Star</a></h3> <p> </p> Fri, 11 Dec 2015 18:55:47 +0000 webfull 114556 at /channels /channels/news/how-choose-perfect-christmas-tree-257313 <p>Christmas is just under two weeks away, so if you haven't picked out a tree yet, the clock is ticking. [CTV News Montreal] asked David Wees from the Plant Science Department of Æ»¹ûÒùÔº for some tips on what to look for.</p> <h3><a href="http://montreal.ctvnews.ca/how-to-choose-the-perfect-christmas-tree-1.2697922">Read article/watch video</a></h3> Tue, 15 Dec 2015 14:48:54 +0000 webfull 114605 at /channels /channels/event/two-special-seminars-plant-science-261209 <p> </p> <p>You are invited to attend two special seminars sponsored by the Plant Science Department.</p> Thu, 09 Jun 2016 13:03:45 +0000 webfull 119241 at /channels /channels/channels/event/gardening-101-mac-campus-226047 <p>Have you always dreamed of planting a garden but were not not quite sure where or how to start?  Maybe you don’t think you have a green thumb. Gardening is one of the most relaxing and rewarding activities you can find. Christie-Anna Lovat, M.Sc.</p> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:16:19 +0000 webfull 95936 at /channels /channels/news/organic-pot-grower-living-dream-whistler-263112 <h3><em><strong><span>29-year-old the lead agronomist for a Whistler marijuana company</span></strong></em></h3> <p>As a 14-year-old loading soil at a Quebec poinsettia greenhouse, <strong>David Bernard-Perron</strong> [BSc (AES)'12, MSc'15] never would have expected he'd grow up to be the lead agronomist for a marijuana company in Whistler. </p> <p>But at 29, that's exactly what he's doing, and the company he works for is at the forefront of quickly growing industry.</p> Thu, 29 Sep 2016 14:16:58 +0000 webfull 121660 at /channels