Canola's bright future - breeding research aims to add 'high quality protein' to the list of nutritional benefits

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Canola's bright future - breeding research aims to add 'high quality protein' to the list of nutritional benefits
Sep 14, 2020
Manitoba Agriculture and Food Knowledge Exchange

Canada is a powerhouse when it comes to farming and food production. Research in canola is creating excitement that this crop may have the ability to enter into the plant protein market for human consumption, adding to its excellent reputation as a healthy cooking oil. In this podcast, Dr. Rob Duncan describes current research to further improve Canada's most valuable crop. He also delves into plant breeding terminology, shedding light on the different approaches for improving desirable plant attributes.

Rob Duncan is an associate professor at the University of Manitoba focusing on improving canola and rapeseed cultivars in Western Canada.