Methylotrophs driven bioconversion of C1 compounds to carotenoids for mitigation of greenhouse gas, enhancing nutrient uptake and alleviation of UV radiation stress in agriculture
Canadian PI: Dr. Sina Adl Canadian Institution: University of Saskatchewan Indian PI: Dr. Santosh Mohanty Indian Institution: Indian Institute of Soil Science Project Summary: Increasing greenhouse gas concentration, declining nutrient use efficiency and UV radiation stress are the emerging challenges in agriculture. CH4 and CO2 are the major drivers of climate change, while the […]
Understanding and exploiting the role of eukaryotic energy sensor TOR Kinase in enhancing thermotolerance and drought resistance in model and crop plants
Canadian PI: Dr. Leon Kochian Canadian Institution: University of Saskatchewan Indian PI: Dr. Ashverya Laxmi Indian Institution: National Institute of Plant Genome Research Project Summary: Climate change is a major challenge to agriculture as it produces higher temperatures along with more frequent drought occurrences. This challenge is receiving major concern, and creating the urgency […]
An UltraSensitive Plant-Care Monitoring System with Quantitative and Real-Time Data Analysis
Canadian PI: Dr. Nazir Kherani Canadian Institution: University of Toronto Indian PI: Dr. Prashant Mishra Indian Institution: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi Project Summary: Food security is an emergent global issue considering the growth in human population – rising from 8 billion currently to 10 billion by 2050 – and commensurate elevation in […]
Trash is cash – Turning unmerchantable crop and forest residues into high-value
Canadian PI: Dr. Anthony Lau Canadian Institution: The University of British Columbia Indian PI: Dr. Sonal Thengane Indian Institution: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee Project Summary: Most of the world’s fertilizers are produced in large-scale, capital-intensive, centralized facilities, and then shipped to rural areas (FAO, 2016). Because of the mark-up from long-distance logistics, […]
Food security and the problem of fit: examining local innovations to milk wastage in India
In India’s dairy-rich villages, a significant amount of milk never reaches the market due to spoilage and logistical challenges. University of Waterloo’s Dr. Jeremy Pittman is working closely with local cooperatives to identify and strengthen homegrown solutions that address this problem. His project examines how community-led innovations can preserve milk, reduce waste, and improve incomes […]
Exploration of an Intra- and Inter-national Blockchain-powered and Physical Internet-enabled Food Supply Chain Traceability System in Canada and India
Food security isn’t just about producing enough — it’s also about knowing where food comes from and ensuring it reaches those who need it. At UBC Okanagan, Associate Professor Dr. Eric Li is collaborating with partners in Canada and India to create a blockchain-powered and physical internet-enabled traceability system for food supply chains. This cutting-edge […]
Extraction of protein from brewer’s spent grain for human and animal consumption
What if a by-product from beer making could help fight hunger? That’s the question driving Dalhousie University’s Dr. Chijoke Emenike. His team is transforming brewer’s spent grain — an abundant organic waste — into high-value protein fractions for both human and animal consumption. This innovative process not only addresses food insecurity but also promotes a […]
Irrigation Scheduling Using model-based Reinforcement Learning for Stochastic Differential Equation control
Water is one of farming’s most precious resources, and at the University of Toronto, Professor Chi-Guhn Lee is determined to use it wisely. His research is creating a decision-support tool based on model-based reinforcement learning to optimize irrigation schedules. By considering weather patterns, crop needs, and ecohydrological conditions, this system will help farmers water their […]
Variable rate application of nutrients by developing nutrient estimation sensor and precision spraying mechanism
At Dalhousie University, Dr. Ahmad Al-Mallahi is leading an ambitious project that could transform the way nutrients are applied in agriculture. By developing a new sensing and actuation system, his team aims to precisely detect plant and soil nutrient levels and apply fertilizers only where and when needed. This approach minimizes waste, reduces environmental impact, […]