Tier 1 Projects

Cover crops for improved soil management and soil health in the Holland Marsh


Lead Applicant: Mary Ruth McDonald

Research Priority: Soil Health

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2021/2022

Research Centre: NA

Identification and management of Pythium diseases of carrot


Lead Applicant: Mary Ruth McDonald

Research Priority: Plant Health & Protection

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2021/2022

Research Centre: Ontario Crops Research Centre - Bradford

Biodegradable plastic truck liners for Ontario deadstock disposal


Lead Applicant: Manjusri Misra

Research Priority: Animal Health & Welfare

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2021/2022

Research Centre: NA

SARS-CoV-2 in mink: development of a vaccine and serological testing


Lead Applicant: Leonardo Susta

Research Priority: Animal Health & Welfare

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2021/2022

Research Centre: NA

Transmission pathways of aquatic bird bornavirus for poultry species


Lead Applicant: Leonardo Susta

Research Priority: Animal Health & Welfare

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2021/2022

Research Centre: Ponsonby General Animal Facility

Rural response to disruptive events


Lead Applicant: Leith Deacon

Research Priority: Strong Rural Communities

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2021/2022

Research Centre: NA

Evaluating economic and environmental outcomes of N fertility management and incorporating supplementary annual forages in a cool-season perennial pasture operation.


Lead Applicant: Kim Schneider

Research Priority: Competitive Production Systems

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2021/2022

Research Centre: Ontario Beef Research Centre - Elora

Molecular marker assisted selection for improved seed protein content in dry bean


Lead Applicant: Kim Schnedier

Research Priority: Competitive Production Systems

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2021/2022

Research Centre: Ontario Crops Research Centre - Elora & Woodstock

Novel approaches for assessing biological indicators of soil health


Lead Applicant: Kari Dunfield

Research Priority: Soil Health

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2021/2022

Research Centre: Ontario Crops Research Centre - Elora & Ridgetown

Impact of timing, placement, and source of sulfur and nitrogen for field crops in Ontario


Lead Applicant: John Lauzon

Research Priority: Competitive Production Systems

Program Type: Tier 1

Funding Cycle: 2021/2022

Research Centre: Ontario Crops Research Centre - Elora