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51³Ô¹ÏÍøalumnus appointed head of the Royal Brinkman agronomy department
Published: 16 April 2025
Royal Brinkman Canada has appointed Mohammed Antar (PhD, P.Ag) as head of its agronomy department, noting in that he "will play a key role in helping growers enhance crop productivity and quality through innovative, science-based solutions."
Mohammed earned his Ph.D. in Plant Science (Agronomy) from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø in 2024. His expertise spans agronomy, microbe-coated fertilizers, nutrient management, sustainable agriculture, and biological products.
Prior to joining Royal Brinkman Canada, Mohammed worked as a research associate in McGill's Department of Natural Resource Sciences, managing agronomic trials, lab operations, and research personnel within Professor Joann Whalen's soil ecology research group.