Sweet Potatoes, Apples, Tomatoes and Roses.  What do they all have in common?  At Vineland Research Centre (Niagara, ON), Travis Banks and his team are working to develop new varieties of plants for Canadian growers.  They are producing new varieties that are resistant to the diseases, pests and weather that is unique to Canadian farmers.  Listen as Mike and Travis discuss the techniques, products and importance of developing new varieties preferred by growers & consumers.

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Vineland Research and Innovation Centre is a uniquely Canadian organization dedicated to horticulture science and innovation.  We deliver innovative products, solutions and services through a variety of research programs including Automation, Crop Protection, Consumer Insight and Plant Response & Variety Development.  For more information and resources visit there website here: https://www.vinelandresearch.com/.

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