Deglaciated Soils: Microorganisms emerging from melting glaciers

Published: 1 February 2024

Growing up in Minnesota, McGill PhD student Scott Sugden spent a lot of time outdoors, particularly canoeing and backpacking in the Arctic. ...

A day of learning in the Longhouse

Published: 24 January 2024

On November 22, a delegation of McGill senior academic leaders, including Interim Vice-President (Global Engagement) and Department of Plant Science Professor Anja Geitmann, Associate Provost ...

Canada's Food Guide may be less accurate for seniors

Published: 22 January 2024

Seniors aged 65 and over who meet the recommendations of Canada's new Food Guide may not be getting enough of some important nutrients, warns a new study published by researchers at McGill...

The rise of vertical farming

Published: 22 January 2024

In the contemporary agricultural landscape, interest in vertical farming is surging. This alternative to conventional methods can allow farmer's to cultivate crops in compact spaces, maximizing...

Palm oil giants push out smallholders in Guatemala; deforestation risks remain

Published: 17 January 2024

Guatemala is now the third-largest palm oil producer after Malaysia and Indonesia (which produce 88% of the global supply) and is often seen as a more sustainable alternative. Today, more than 60%...

Winter 2024 dates announced for MORSL faith-based group support

Published: 15 January 2024

MORSL is offering faith-based group support for managing the spiritual and emotional distress surrounding the situation in the Middle East during the Winter 2024 semester.

Activity Booklet: The Buzzing World of Pollinators - 2024 edition

Friday, June 14, 2024

Come explore the buzzing world of pollinators! /osasCategory: Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Macdonald Campus

24 Hours of Science: Activity Booklet 'From Seeds to Trees' (2024 edition)

Friday, May 3, 2024

Come discover the secrets of trees! /osasCategory: Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Macdonald Campus

Do Wild Varieties of Crops Hold the Key To Developing More Resilient Agriculture?

Published: 2 January 2024

As hostile weather intensifies, plant breeding focused on climate-adapted crops has taken on a sense of urgency. ...

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