Exploring a variety of integrated systems designed to overcome the obstacles that are generally associated with the efficient production of native species, “Integrated techniques for efficient breeding, production, and transplant survival of unique ornamental species” is an ambitious research project currently underway at the University of Guelph. The project is part of the Cluster Project and is funded by the Canadian Ornamental Horticulture Alliance (COHA-ACHO) and by the Government of Canada under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership’s AgriScience Program.
The project has two goals: the accelerated breeding and introduction of exciting new perennial plants to the marketplace, and the development of efficient propagation and production technology. The COVID-19 pandemic has slowed the project down just a bit, as additional greenhouse space is required to accommodate social distancing requirements, and extra costs are incurred for more vehicles and trips.
Learn more about this exciting new project here.