Scientists edit oat DNA for the first time, paving the way for healthier, more climate-resilient crops

Published: 10 June 2025

For the first time, scientists have successfully edited oat DNA, a breakthrough that could accelerate the development of oats with more fibre, higher yields, and greater resilience to climate...

Canadian Society of Plant Biologists Eastern Regional Meeting

Saturday, November 25, 2017

The 2017 CSPB/SCBV Eastern Regional Meeting will take place on November 25th at the Macdonald Campus of McGill University, 21,111 Lakeshore, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue.21111 Lakeshore Road, St Anne de...

More than $59 million awarded by the CFI and the Government of Quebec to six McGill research projects

Published: 19 January 2018

New labs and equipment through the CFI’s Innovation Fund will help six transformative McGill research projects to collaborate, innovate and train the next generation of scientists for the jobs of...

Study finds plants need active social lives to stay healthy

Published: 29 October 2015

  STUDY FINDS PLANTS NEED ACTIVE SOCIAL LIVES TO STAY HEALTHY

Air Canada Backs Effort to Build Homegrown ‘Green’ Jet Fuel Infrasructure

Published: 11 December 2015

The University of Toronto, McGill University  [BioFuelNet - Don Smith] and the International Air Transport Association are also part of the project as members of the BioFuelNet Aviation Task Force....

How to choose the perfect Christmas tree

Published: 15 December 2015

Christmas is just under two weeks away, so if you haven't picked out a tree yet, the clock is ticking. [CTV News Montreal] asked David Wees from the Plant Science Department of McGill University...

Organic pot grower living the dream in Whistler

Published: 29 September 2016

29-year-old the lead agronomist for a Whistler marijuana company...

Caroline Begg awarded Principal's Prize for Teaching Excellence

Published: 3 November 2016

Congratulations to Dr. Caroline Begg (Plant Science, FMT), the recipient of the Principal's Prize for Excellence in Teaching (Faculty Lecturer).  Principal Fortier presented the award at McGill's...

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