Upper Canada Growers Ltd.

$139,420.00 CAD

≈ 22 months of average Canadian pay
Department
National Research Council Canada
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Recipient country
Canada
Fiscal year
2019-2020
Agreement period
July 1, 2019 – November 30, 2020
Reference
nrc-cnrc:172-2019-2020-Q2-931980

Published purpose

This project aims to develop the ‘micro graft’ technology for apple tree using tissue culture raised rootstocks and scion plants. Completion of this project will enable Upper Canada Growers to reduce the cost of propagation and enhance efficiency of tree production with significant economic advantages, job creation in Ontario, and expansion in international markets.

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