Mergers and acquisitions in the agricultural input supply, food processing, and grocery retail sectors have resulted in high levels of concentration in food supply chains, leading to a power asymmetry between the consolidated large firms in these stages and the smaller farms in the primary production stage. This project will explore whether concentration in farmers’ […]

Yeast producers grow and distribute a wide variety of brewing yeasts to brewers to be used to make a wide selection of beers. These yeasts are commonly provided shipped as a wet slurry of yeast of a known number that brewers use to start the brewing process. Brewers demand high quality yeast to ensure efficient […]

Adoption of cover crops and reduced/no tillage is limited due to farmer observations of yield decline impacting farm income and profitability. One main obstacle is the issue of planting in soils laden with surface crop residue, which forms a kind of mat that impedes planting operations, thereby delaying emergence, reducing plant stand, and ultimately lowering […]

The surge in options for online participation that accompanied the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 was recognized by disability community members as a potential basis for accessibility gains, including in employment and education, where remote and hybrid access accommodations were previously characterized as impossible to implement. As much of the world has “returned […]

Cyanobacteria, or blue-green algal bloom are becoming increasingly common. These blooms, when they reach significant magnitudes are referred to as Harmful Algal Blooms due to release of toxins such as microcystins which pose a threat to both humans and terrestrial fauna. These extensive blooms induce anoxic conditions within the lakes, resulting in impact son aquaculture […]

We will investigate the skill of using several machine learning techniques to produce long-term (years to decades) forecasts for precipitation. The partner organization provides weather forecasts to a variety of industries and would benefit from more accurate long-term forecasts.

Gene therapy has the potential to cure a wide range of debilitating genetic diseases. One of the best ways to correct a genetic defect is to use a viral vector to deliver a functional copy of the gene to cells in the body so that they can express a functional protein and reverse the disease […]

The goal of this study is to observe how a national service dog’s presence in a hospital setting impacts the mental health of various healthcare workers. The research trainee will observe the interactions between the dog and the staff and log detailed information regarding the interaction. When appropriate, the research trainee will conduct brief interviews […]

The goal of this project is to bridge the gap between academic research into antibiotic alternatives and industry application. There has been extensive research into the use of alternative feed additives and water acidification to improve the ‘gut health’ of poultry; however, industry application of these findings has produced inconsistent results, resulting in a lack […]

Very little research has explored ultra-endurance running, particularly in females (15% of tested subjects). We therefore have a very limited understanding about human performance, and specifically female physiology, with ultra-distances >350 km. Lululemon Athletica inc. has sponsored an initiative ‘Project FURTHER’ whereby ten females will attempt to run as far as possible within a 6-day […]

This project is designed to answer the question “What are the key elements and dynamics of the policy environment influencing the development and adoption of protein alternatives in the food system of Canada and the USA?” This question is from a broader question of how protein alternatives are governed in the current food system. Analyzing […]

Psychedelic mushrooms have recently gained increased interest from the medical community due to promising results in treating various mental health disorders. Health Canada has allowed material to be provided through the special access program (SAP). However, all material must be produced under good manufacturing practices (GMP) to ensure safety and efficacy, but there is little […]