Canola flowers weave into a DNA helix image made up of corn cobs.
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Gene editing up a better canola crop: FEATURE

Canola gene editing project taps maize genetics for a more robust, higher yielding plant

Gene editing techniques and maize genetic material may be the seed for more robust and stress tolerant canola plants. Canadian research is trying to make it happen.

Various wheat varieties are grown in a field.

Canadian wheat breeding produces big results

Canadian varietal development system for new wheat varieties called a success story

Canada’s system of developing wheat varieties with improved crop genetics is both efficient and effective, says a University of Saskatchewan agricultural economist.