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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:…

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…

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…

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)…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…