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NRC Plant Biotechnology Institute

NRC Plant Biotechnology Institute

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Major piece of canola genome puzzle solved

Major piece of canola genome puzzle solved

NRC and AAFC lead Canada's contribution to international genome sequencing project.

The National Research Council Plant Biotechnology Institute (NRC-PBI) conducts research on biotechnology and genomics pertinent to crop improvement.

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Plant Products for Health & Sustainability

Plant Products for Health & Sustainability

NRC’s Plant Products for Health & Sustainability Program aims to increase and improve the bioactive components in plants’ that are relevant to human health and environmental sustainability.


Crop Genomics

Crop Genomics

Advances in genomics research provide new opportunities for plant breeding where the linkage of genes to particular seed traits can lead to more efficient and predictable outcomes in breeding programs.