Biotechnology and Horticultural products

Ph. D.

Co-Director — Innovation and Technology Transfer — Horticultural Bioproducts

Using living organisms for horticulture and agriculture through the development of analysis methods, microbial inoculants, biofertilizers and biopesticides.

Areas of application

Development and validation of the performance of biostimulants, biofertilizers and biopesticides
Quantification, identification and use of mycorrhizae in agriculture
Production and use of functional microorganisms (bacterial and fungal)
Optimization of analytical techniques related to the use of microorganisms in agriculture and horticulture

General expertise

Agronomy
Horticulture
Soil science
Molecular biology
In vitro cultures
Genomics

Experts

D.T.A.

Horticultural Technician

Specialized substrates
Innovative cropping systems
Greenhouse cultivation

B. Sc. Biology

Research Technician

Entomology
Crop tests
Horticulture

Success Stories

Development of sweet fern (Comptonia peregrina) cultivation model in Eeyou Istchee Baie-James, Nord-du-Québec, for the production of essential oils

BoreA Canada is a company based in Chapais, in the Eeyou Istchee James Bay region, whose business plan is based on a model of industrial...

Substrate development for a passive hydroponics system

Les solutions horticoles HerbiaEra is a young Quebec company wishing to market an innovative residential cultivation system requiring minimum effort from the user. The aim...

Project Summaries

2017

Testing of a selection of perennials and substrates in Permacon’s honeycomb pavement

The urban environment is subject to challenges that will only intensify in response to global warming. Our ability to manage runoff is reaching its limit,...

2015-2018

Performance trials of a rotating cultivation machine

Project overview: STEELfab790 has designed and developed a system configured for closed environment production. The GiGrow machine is a rotating production system developed for indoor...

2015-2018

Essai de performances d’un équipement de culture rotatif

Le concept de culture maraîchère en milieu fermé est un mode de culture émergent qui suscite un grand intérêt actuellement. Ce mode de culture innovant...

2020

Problems Analysis and Solution Paths for a Microgreens Cultivation System

Novagrow Gardens is a domestic autonomous cultivation system for the production of microgreens. The cultivation system is simple, efficient and requires minimal maintenance. It provides...

2018-2019

Development of a Biostimulant Using Hemicellulose Liquor

The Cascades-Cabano plant manufactures semi-chemical corrugated paper in Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac. Its initial process generated effluents whose management was costly and limiting in terms of the environment...