/plant/channels_item/1 en /plant/node/123937 <p>ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï has officially opened a new teaching greenhouse and advanced plant phenotyping facilities at its Macdonald Campus, marking a major investment in climate-focused agricultural education and research. Designed for hands-on undergraduate and graduate training, the sustainable greenhouse features controlled growing bays, teaching labs, tissue culture facilities and classrooms, giving students direct experience with modern, climate-smart production systems.</p> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:42:42 +0000 ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï /plant/node/58651 <p>Some residents in Montreal’s Mercier-Est neighbourhood were caught off guard after Canadian National (CN) Railway sprayed a herbicide near their homes this week, <a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/article/cns-use-of-glyphosate-in-mercier-est-sparks-health-and-safety-concerns/">CTV News reports.</a></p> <p>Glyphosate is a powerful weedkiller banned in Montreal since 2021, as part of the city’s precautionary approach to protecting human health and the environment. But CN operates under federal jurisdiction, which means it isn’t subject to municipal rules.</p> Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:40:17 +0000 ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï /plant/node/57176 <p>In March 2025, the GEFSES program hosted its annual international symposium, <i>"Harnessing Genome Editing for Resilient Agriculture,"</i> in Ludhiana, India. The event was held in collaboration with Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) and Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU).</p> Wed, 30 Jul 2025 18:45:59 +0000 ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï