Two new projects funded through Genome Canada’s Genomics Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) will harness the power of genomics to drive resilient agriculture—sustainably improving and increasing livestock and crop production.
Announced in December 2023, a new investment of $41 million will support the latest round of GAPP projects, fueling late-stage research and development (R&D) projects addressing real world opportunities and challenges, including a $3.2 million investment in resilient agriculture.
TWO NEW PROJECTS DRIVING RESILIENT AGRICULTURE
Developing the Canadian sheep production using genomics
Claude Robert (Université Laval) and Johanne Cameron (Société des éleveurs de moutons de race pure du Québec) will improve genetic breeding and increase sheep production in Canada.
Sagi George (McGill University) and Jamil Samsatly (BioSun Products Inc.) will commercialize an eco-friendly and economically competitive biostimulant to increase crop production in Canada.
EXPLORE OUR CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS INTIATIVE
Producing more high-quality, safe food with less environmental impact is one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century. Launched in May 2022, the Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems initiative is investing $30 million in cutting-edge genomic research and innovation to reduce the carbon footprint of Canada’s food production systems—building their resiliency, environmental sustainability and economic viability. Learn more.
ABOUT GAPP
The Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) supports industry-facing partnered research projects that address real-world challenges. Designed to accelerate the social and economic impact of genomics, GAPP provides the space for research, innovation and application to thrive collaboratively. GAPP projects address real-world challenges and opportunities through greater collaboration between genomics scientists and the users of genomics research. They aim to stimulate public- and private-sector investment in Canadian genomics technologies, advancing technology uptake in receptors and moving technologies across readiness levels.
