The Blueberry Industry Development Fund Council, British Columbia Blueberry Council (BCBC)

$2,542,842.00 CAD

≈ 33 Canadians' average pay for a year
Department
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Program
AgriScience Program - Project Component
Recipient country
Canada
Fiscal year
2023-2024
Agreement period
September 6, 2023 – March 31, 2028
Reference
aafc-aac:235-2024-2025-Q4-00046

Published purpose

This project aims to develop innovative berry genetics and molecular markers for fruit yield, quality, and pest & disease resistance as well as to sequester carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through climate-smart production practices such as efficient nitrogen use, cover cropping, and alternatives to pesticides.

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