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Approved Projects

Oilseed Crops
 

Reference #

Project Name

Applicant

ARDI 08.893 Investigation of Cardiovascular benefits of "designer oils" low in n-6:n-3 fatty acid ratio in LDL-Receptor Knockout Mice

Total Approved: $ 73,397

Dr. Mohammed Moghadasian
Department of Human Nutritional Science
University of Manitoba
(204) 253-3934
ARDI 06.757 Efficacy of Consumption of Canola and Flax Oils in Management of Hypercholesterolemia and Other Disease Risk Factors

Total Approved: $ 100,000

Lisa Campbell

Canola Council of Canada

(204) 982-2121

ARDI 06.747

Identification of the Avirulence Genes in Leptosphaeria maculans, the Blackleg Pathogen of Canola/Rapeseed

Total Approved: $53,600

Dr. W.G. Dilantha Fernando

Department of Plant Science

University of Manitoba

(204) 474-6072

ARDI 05.722 Optimizing Canola Production Through Biological Control of Canola Pathogen: Implications for Management of Insect Pests

Total Approved: $ 40,000

Dr. Neil Holliday

Department of Entomology

University of Manitoba

(204) 474-6020

ARDI 05.714 Frying Performance of Specialty High Oleic/Low Linolenic Acid Canola Oils

Total Approved: $ 90,500

Dr. Michael Eskin

Department of Human Nutritional Sciences

University of Manitoba

(204) 474-8078

ARDI 05.699 Development of Molecular Methods for Rapid Detection and Identification of Leptosphaeria maculans Pathogenicity Groups in Canola

Total Approved: $ 60,000

Dr. W.G. Dilantha Fernando

Department of Plant Science

University of Manitoba

(204) 474-6072

ARDI 05.677 Epidemiology and Disease Control of Pasmo (Septoria linicola) in Flax

Total Approved: $ 70,500

Dr. Lakhdar Lamari

Department of Plant Science

University of Manitoba

(204) 474-6071

ARDI 05.676 Pathogenic Status of Manitoba Populations of Verticillium Species on Sunflower and Potato

Total Approved: $ 75,000

Dr. Fouad Daayf

Department of Plant Science

University of Manitoba

(204) 474-6071

ARDI 05.674 Control of Highly Virulent Strains of Leptosphaeria maculans in Canola Through Induced Resistance

Total Approved: $ 71,200

Dr. Fouad Daayf

Department of Plant Science

University of Manitoba

(204) 474-6071

ARDI 05.670 Development of a Suitable Method to Handle Various Types of Biomass Products to Improve Cubing Operation in Order to Produce a High Quality Solid Fuel

Total Approved: $ 72,638

Stephane Gauthier

Prairie Bio-Energy Inc.

(204) 424-5313

ARDI 05.649 Study the Race Composition of Sunflower Rust, and Identify Effective Genetic and Chemical Control

Total Approved: $ 61,500

Mel Reimer

National Sunflower Association of Canada

(204) 822-9542 or 822-7220

ARDI 04.589 Flax Canada 2015 Initiative

Total Approved: $ 100,000

Dr. Ashley O'Sullivan
Ag-West Bio Inc. for the Flax Canada 2015 Steering Committee
(306) 975-1939
ARDI 04.571 Biological Control of Root Maggots in Canola with Parasitic Beetles Aleochara spp.: Assessment of Parasite Synchronization and Host Range

Total Approved: $ 54,000

Dr. N. J. Holliday

Department of Entomology

University of Manitoba

(204) 474- 6020

ARDI 04.539 Antioxidant Status of Diabetic Subjects Consuming Flax Products

Total Approved: $ 38,196

Dr. James K. Friel

Department of Human Nutritional Sciences

University of Manitoba

(204) 474-8080

ARDI 01.515 Effects of Flaxseed Oil on Renal Disease

Total Approved: $ 12,000

Dr. Harold Aukema
Department of Human Nutritional Sciences
University of Manitoba
(204) 474-8076
ARDI 01.511 Production of Nutraceutical Peptides from Flaxseed Meal

Total Approved: $ 30,000

Dr. Rotimi Aluko
Department of Human Nutritional Sceinces
University of Mantioba
(204) 474-9555
ARDI 01.508 Optimizing Canola Production: Fertilization, Crop Protection and Genetic Yield Potential

Total Approved: $ 19,500

Dr. Don Flaten
Department of Soil Science
University of Manitoba
(204) 474-6257 
ARDI 01.486 Biological Seed Treatment by Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria for Enhanced Canola Production and to Develop Suitable Inoculant Carrier for Field Use

Total Approved: $450,000

Lloyd Dyck
Brett-Young Seeds Limited
(204) 261-7932
ARDI 01.485 Genetic Improvement of Canola

Total Approved: $600,000

Lloyd Dyck
Brett-Young Seeds Limited
(204) 261-7932
ARDI 00.465 Biological Control of Sclerotinia in Canola

Total Approved: $ 40,000

Dr. Dilantha Fernando
Department of Plant Science
University of Manitoba
(204) 474-6072
ARDI 00.431 Effects of Flaxseed Oil on Obesity and Atherogenesis

Total Approved: $ 20,000

Dr. Carla Taylor
Department of Human Nutritional Sciences
University of Manitoba
(204) 474-8079
ARDI 00.429 Comparison of Pushing Canola at Various Stages and Swathing on Canola Yield and Quality

Total Approved: $ 40,000

Tom McCrea
Ag Shield Manufacturing
(204) 539-2000
ARDI 00.371 Effect of Oils and Fats Composition on Their Frying Performance

Total Approved: $ 22,000

Dr. Roman Przybylski
Deptartment of Human Nutritional Sciences
University of Manitoba
(204) 474-8651
ARDI 00.353 Evaluation of Wild Sunflower Species for Tolerance to Sclerotinia Stalk and Head Rot

Total Approved: $ 17,400

Mel Reimer
National Sunflower Association of Canada
(204) 822-9542
ARDI 99.304 Dandelion Biology and Control in Conventional and Zero-Tillage Roundup Ready Canola

Total Approved: $ 30,800

Dr. Rene C. Van Acker
Department of Plant Science
University of Manitoba
(204) 474-6080
ARDI 99.276 Phosphorus Placement and Row Spacing with Canola and Flax in a Zero Tillage System

Total Approved: $ 12,075

Ron Gares
Manitoba Zero Tillage Research Association
(204) 729-8838
ARDI 99.273 Classical Biological Control of Root Maggots, Delia spp. on Canola

Total Approved: $ 48,000

Dr. N.J. Holliday
Department of Entomology
University of Manitoba
(204) 474-6020
ARDI 98.242 Effect of Environment and Cropping Practices on the Epidemiology of Blackleg Pathogen of Canola

Total Approved: $ 45,453

Dr. W.G. Dilantha Fernando
Department of Plant Science  University of Manitoba
(204) 474-6072
ARDI 98.208 Effects of Flaxseed Oil on Glycemic Control, Insulin Resistance and Adipose Metabolism

Total Approved: $ 58,600
Dr. Carla Taylor
Department of Human Nutritional Sciences
University of Manitoba
(204) 474-8079
ARDI 98.201 Estimation of Ground Cover and Phenological Development of Canola from Weather Data

Total Approved: $ 30,800

Dr. C.F. Shaykewich
Department of Soil Science
University of Manitoba
(204) 474-6054
ARDI 98.198 Use of Electron Beam Processing to Improve the Mechanical Properties of Flax Plastic Composites

Total Approved: $ 26,750

Dr. Terry Stepanik
Acsion Industries Ltd.
(204) 753-2255
ARDI 98.188 Residual Activity of Herbicides in Soil

Total Approved: $ 47,124
Dr. Annemieke Farenhorst
Department of Soil Science
University of Manitoba
(204) 474-6858
ARDI 98.166 Management of Root Maggots, Delia spp. on Oilseed Rape in Manitoba

Total Approved: $ 69,500

Dr. N.J. Holliday
Department of Entomology
University of Manitoba
(204) 474-6020
ARDI 98.133 Identify Alternate Disease Control Methods for Sunflower Crop Diseases

Total Approved: $ 47,100

Mel Reimer
National Sunflower Association of Canada
(204) 822-7220
ARDI 98.115 Quantifying Herbicide Drift Damage

Total Approved: $ 3,500
Dr. Rene C. Van Acker
Department of Plant Science
University of Manitoba
(204) 474-6080
ARDI 98.112 Critical Period of Weed Control in Canola

Total Approved: $ 16,600
Dr. Rene C. Van Acker
Department of Plant Science
University of Manitoba
(204) 474-6080
ARDI 98.104 Phosphorus Placement and Row Spacing with Canola and Flax in a Zero Tillage System

Total Approved: $ 24,000

Ron Gares
Manitoba Zero Tillage Research Association
(204) 729-8838
ARDI 98.096 Biological Control of Lygus Plant Bug, a Pest of Canola, Alfalfa and Other Manitoba Crops

Total Approved: $ 36,000

Dr. Patricia A. MacKay
Department of Entomology
University of Manitoba
(204) 474-9204
ARDI 98.094 Biological Control of the Bertha Armyworm

Total Approved: $ 20,000
Dr. Neil Holliday
Department of Entomology
University of Manitoba
(204) 474-6020
ARDI 98.044 Flax and Flaxseed Components in Baked Products: Effects on Glycemic Control in Diabetes

Total Approved: $ 75,700
Dr. Malcolmson and Dr. Taylor
Department of Human Nutritional Sciences
University of Manitoba
(204) 474-9555
ARDI 98.043 Rapid Analytical Tests for Predicting Oil Quality in Oilseed Breeding

Total Approved: $ 135,000
Dr. N.A. Michael Eskin
Department of Human Nutritional Sciences
University of Manitoba
(204) 474-8078
ARDI 98.030 Development of an Early Seeding Strategy for Brassica napus

Total Approved: $ 48,000

David Rourke
Ag-Quest, Inc.
(204) 776-2087
ARDI 98.023 Development of Low Saturate Canola Brassica napus

Total Approved: $ 240,000
Dr. Rachael Scarth
Department of Plant Science
University of Manitoba
(204) 474-6082
ARDI 98.022 Rapid Development of Herbicide Tolerant High Erucic Acid Rapeseed Cultivars for Production in Western Canada

Total Approved: $ 405,000

Dr. Peter McVetty
Department of Plant Science
University of Manitoba
(204) 474-6074