Génome Québec Backs Two AES Projects on Lettuce and Potato Breeding
Two AES research projects are among the 14 selected in Génome Québec latest Genomics Integration Program round, which represents nearly $4.2 million in public and private investment. Jean-Benoit Charron, Associate Professor in the Department of Plant Science, is working with Fondation Laitue to speed up breeding for Québec growers. His team will grow, measure and sequence more than 200 lettuce lines to find genetic markers for disease resistance and climate adaptation.
Expert: Delayed grain harvest on the Prairies
Grain farmers in the Prairie provinces are reporting delays in crop harvesting due to flooded fields, with Saskatchewan producers falling furthest behind compared to their five-year average.
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Macdonald Campus Farm Opens Its Doors for Portes ouvertes sur les fermes du Québec
The Macdonald Campus Farm welcomed the community on September 13 for Portes ouvertes sur les fermes du Québec, an open house organized by the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA).
AES Researchers Awarded 2026 Brace Water Innovation Seed Grants
The St. Lawrence River is far more than a waterway — it's a vital economic driver for Quebec and an ecosystem of exceptional richness for biodiversity. Its long-term health is directly tied to the health of our communities, our economy, and our environment.
Professor Salwa Karboune Named Chevalière in France's Ordre des Palmes académiques
Professor Salwa Karboune, a faculty member in the Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry within McGill's Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (AES), has been named Chevalière in the Ordre des Palmes académiques, France's oldest civilian honour. Established in 1808, the order recognizes individuals who have rendered exceptional service to education, culture, or international scientific cooperation with France.
Green LED light could help keep leafy greens fresher longer, McGill study suggests
Low-intensity green lighting in refrigerated storage can slow spoilage in leafy greens, helping maintain their appearance and nutritional value, according to a new study from McGill University.
McGill-led project strengthens Indigenous leadership in global action on plastic pollution
Supported by SSHRC and ECCC, Professors Niladri Basu, Treena Delormier, and PhD student Lynn K. Jacobs will partner with Indigenous organizations in Canada and internationally to address the disproportionate impacts of plastic pollution on Indigenous Peoples.
122 McGill research projects awarded $30 million in NSERC Discovery Grants funding
Funding supports bold ideas across natural sciences and engineering disciplines at McGill, in fields ranging from ophthalmology and physics to music research and electrical engineering. The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded 122 McGill research projects funding from its Discovery Grants competition for a total investment of $30 million.
McGill study provides further evidence that aspen patches can mitigate wildfires
Researchers at McGill University have confirmed that aspen play a key role in forest fire prevention and mitigation across Canada. Planting these trees near communities can reduce both the likelihood and severity of fires and limit how far they spread, the researchers said.
Convocation 2026 at Macdonald Campus: The Big Day Starts Long Before June 4
As convocation ceremonies continue across McGill University, preparations are reaching their final stage at the Macdonald Campus, where celebrations will begin on June 4. While graduating students prepare to mark the completion of their studies, teams across the campus are focused on ensuring the environment is ready to welcome them and their families.
McGill’s Bravo Gala shines a spotlight on research excellence
At event honouring 116 winners of major awards, keynote speaker and SSHRC Gold Medal recipient Myriam Denov emphasized the importance of listening. McGill celebrated more than 100 researchers at the 21st edition of Bravo, a gala event May 7 honouring the winners of major provincial, national and international research prizes and awards in 2025.
McGill awarded 16 new or renewed Canada Research Chairs
From fundamental physics to child well-being, McGill researchers advance discovery across disciplines McGill has been awarded $18.1 million in federal funding to support 16 Canada Research Chairs – six new and 10 renewed.
$1.25 million for McGill research from the New Frontiers in Research Fund
Federal fund will support transformative high risk, high reward research across engineering, science, and medicine at McGill.