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.
AES Researchers Celebrated at McGill's 2025 Bravo Gala
Each year, McGill's Office of the Vice-President (Research and Innovation) hosts the Bravo Gala to celebrate faculty members and researchers who have earned major provincial, national, and international prizes. This year, the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (AES) is proud to have nine members honoured among McGill's brightest research leaders.
McGill opens state-of-the-art greenhouse and research platform
McGill University has officially opened a new teaching greenhouse and advanced plant phenotyping facilities at its Macdonald Campus, marking a major investment in climate-focused agricultural education and research. Designed for hands-on undergraduate and graduate training, the sustainable greenhouse features controlled growing bays, teaching labs, tissue culture facilities and classrooms, giving students direct experience with modern, climate-smart production systems.
CN’s use of glyphosate sparks health and safety concerns—comments from David Wees
Some residents in Montreal’s Mercier-Est neighbourhood were caught off guard after Canadian National (CN) Railway sprayed a herbicide near their homes this week, CTV News reports.
Seeds of Innovation: GEFSES Symposium Bridges Continents Through Genome Editing
In March 2025, the GEFSES program hosted its annual international symposium, "Harnessing Genome Editing for Resilient Agriculture," in Ludhiana, India. The event was held in collaboration with Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) and Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU).