There has been extensive research on Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and MDD and polysomnography (PSG). However there has yet to be a link between these two experimental measures, leaving a gap in the literature. We hypothesize that by analyzing the results to the tests in conjunction detailed patient profiles […]

The Mixedwood Growth Model (MGM) is used by forest managers in estimating growth and yield outcomes for common boreal tree species in North America. MGM has been shown to effectively model both managed and unmanaged stands in Alberta and surrounding regions. Currently, climate effects are not accounted for in growth functions used in MGM. Recent […]

The Mixedwood Growth Model (MGM) is used by forest managers in estimating growth and yield outcomes for common boreal tree species in North America. MGM has been shown to effectively model both managed and unmanaged stands in Alberta and surrounding regions. Currently, climate effects are not accounted for in growth functions used in MGM. Recent […]

Fish farms are a way to satisfy the increasing demand for fish without directly impacting wild stocks. In fish farms water quality significantly impacts fish health and development. Industrial fish farms rely on aerators for multiple purposes, including the oxygenation of water and the isolation of fish from plankton blooms. However, at this time, several […]

Western bean cutworm (WBC) is the most important corn pest in Ontario and lack of control can reduce grain yield and quality due to insect feeding and mycotoxin contamination. Unlike other primary corn pests, WBC are not controlled by most transgenic corn expressing Bt proteins. Monsanto has developed new insecticidal proteins to which WBC are […]

Buckwheat contains an active ingredient that lowers blood glucose in diabetic rats. The active ingredient is not a known compound such as chiro-inositol or rutin. The goal of this project is to fractionate buckwheat by a technique known as countercurrent chromatography (CCC) and determine the presence of a biological activity. This is important for setting […]

Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) (Halyomorpha halys (Stål)) is an invasive pest with a large host range that includes many economically important fruits, vegetables, and row crops. Native to Asia, BMSB was first detected in North America in 1998 and since has become established in British Columbia, Quebec, and Ontario; and 44 American states. In […]

L’effet des changements climatiques devrait être particulièrement important dans les forêts du sud du Québec car elles se situent à la fois à la limite sud de la forêt boréale et à la limite nord de la forêt feuillue tempérée. Les scénarios climatiques projettent un allongement de la saison de croissance ainsi qu’un réchauffement de […]

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) (2015) report calls for the integration of Indigenous knowledge and teaching methods into educational curriculum. Critical to decolonizing education is reinserting people into relationships with the land as a mode of education, referred to as ‘land-based learning’. This proposed research project will establish best practices for the establishment of […]

En empêchant le développement normal des fruits, les punaises ternes occasionnent des pertes économiques majeures pour les agriculteurs de fraises. Ils utilisent donc des méthodes de luttes pour réduire la densité de ces insectes qui changent les paramètres déterminant la survie des individus. Ce projet permettra d’examiner comment ces méthodes de lutte occasionnent un changement […]

Un des marchés d’intérêt pour les molécules biocides des extraits d’écorces est l’agriculture, et plus spécifiquement la production de pommes de terre. Suivant la récolte des pommes de terre, leur entreposage peut devenir problématique. Deux grands défis se présentent; 1) les maladies c’est-à-dire le développement de microorganismes causant la pourriture des tubercules et 2) la […]

Le stage propose dans Ie cadre dc cette demande s’inscrit dans un projet plus vaste mene par Dominique Gravel, Christian Messier, Yves Bergeron et moi:meme, subventionnc par Ie FQRNT pour la periode allant de Janvier 2011 a Janvier 2015. L’objectifprincipal de ce projet est d’avoir une meilleure comprehension des phenomenes sous-jacents is la migration des […]