/plant/channels_item/13 en /plant/node/51279 <p>For the first time, scientists have successfully edited oat DNA, a breakthrough that could accelerate the development of oats with more fibre, higher yields, and greater resilience to climate change.</p> <p>Oats, a key crop both for human consumption and animal feed, are a major agricultural product in Canada, contributing to a global market work $8 billion. The Canadian oat crop is estimated to be worth approximately $900 million. But a short growing season and unpredictable late-season frost mean Canadian oat farmers face significant challenges.</p> Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:10:29 +0000 51³Ô¹ÏÍø /plant/node/51282 <p>The Canadian Society of Plant Biologists has selected <a href="/plant/singh-jaswinder">Jaswinder Singh</a>, Professor at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Department of Plant Science, to receive the 2025 Mary E. Spencer award, which recognizes outstanding plant biology research contributions and active public service engagement in the plant biology community.</p> Tue, 27 May 2025 20:21:38 +0000 51³Ô¹ÏÍø