/consortium-rita/taxonomy/term/3/all en /consortium-rita/channels/news/prof-dastmalchi-receives-prestigious-phytochemical-society-award-358147 <p>Please join us in congratulating Mehran Dastmalchi, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in Plant Science, on receiving the prestigious Arthur C. Neish Award from the Phytochemical Society of North America (PSNA). The 63rd annual PSNA meeting took place in Monterrey, Mexico from July 15–19, 2024, where Professor Dastmalchi presented his lab's research in a keynote speech. Among the accomplishments recognized at the conference were his group’s findings on the biosynthesis of medicinal alkaloids in the Madagascar periwinkle (<em>Catharanthus roseus</em>).</p> Tue, 30 Jul 2024 13:53:43 +0000 admin 2371 at /consortium-rita /consortium-rita/channels/news/mcgill-researchers-awarded-55-million-cfi-funding-359755 <p>Twenty ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ researchers have received infrastructure awards from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to support their innovative projects, for a total federal investment of $5.5 million.  </p> <p>These grants will be matched by the Quebec government, doubling their value.  </p> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:55:28 +0000 admin 2346 at /consortium-rita /consortium-rita/channels/news/are-canadian-froot-loops-healthier-those-us-comments-prof-stephanie-chevalier-361378 <p>In <a href="https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/sciences/2024-11-22/lu-vu-verifie/les-froot-loops-d-ici-sont-ils-meilleurs-que-ceux-des-etats-unis.php">a new article, <em>La Presse </em>investigates claims made by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.</a>, Donald Trump's Secretary of Health nominee, that Froot Loops sold in Canada have far less ingredients than their American counterparts. </p> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 17:33:37 +0000 admin 2320 at /consortium-rita /consortium-rita/channels/news/trying-protect-agriculture-and-preserve-antibiotics-interview-prof-jennifer-ronholm-359473 <p>A major issue associated with antimicrobial resistance is the overuse and potential misuse of antibiotics in agriculture.</p> Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:26:47 +0000 admin 2352 at /consortium-rita /consortium-rita/channels/news/more-expensive-beef-why-such-meteoric-rise-price-interview-pascal-theriault-360960 <p>Beef prices have risen in recent years, and could continue to do so in the coming year, <a href="https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2024/11/03/le-buf-plus-cher-pourquoi-une-hausse-du-prix-aussi-fulgurante"><em>Le Journal de Montréal</em> reports.</a></p> <p>This year's high prices are partly explained by the price of grain used to feed the cattle, according to agronomist and economist <a href="/fmt/staff/theriault">Pascal Thériault</a>, Director of ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ's Farm Management and Technology Program.</p> Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:32:40 +0000 admin 2333 at /consortium-rita /consortium-rita/channels/news/shrinkflation-hits-orange-juice-again-pascal-theriault-radio-canada-358822 <p>Often considered a symbol of shrinkflation, orange juice is shrinking again, <a href="https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2099214/bouteille-jus-orange-tropicana-reduflation">Radio-Canada reports</a>. A modified bottle of the Tropicana brand is making its way into grocery stores in a format reduced to 1.36 liters.</p> <p>Will other brands follow in Tropicana's footsteps?</p> Mon, 26 Aug 2024 22:14:01 +0000 admin 2358 at /consortium-rita /consortium-rita/channels/news/mcgill-students-shine-naidc-progressive-dairy-interviews-beatrice-neveu-and-connor-velthuis-360640 <p>In April 2024, four ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ students from the Macdonald Campus' Farm Management and Technology (FMT) program participated in the 2024 North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge (NAIDC). Beatrice Neveu, Connor Velthuis, David Kolton Crack, Jason McOuat and their coach, ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ Faculty Lecturer <a href="/fmt/staff/leduc">Mathieu Leduc</a>, traveled to California for this three-day event to sharpen their dairy and business skills while networking with teams from across North America.</p> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:33:39 +0000 admin 2341 at /consortium-rita /consortium-rita/channels/news/effects-ultra-processed-foods-comments-michele-iskandar-and-stephanie-chevalier-362138 <p>In a recent article, <em>La Presse </em>addressed the question of whether ultra-processed foods increase cases of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and allergies in children.</p> <p>Studies exist, Michèle Iskandar, Research Associate at ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ's School of Human Nutrition told <em>La Presse</em>—but they are preliminary.</p> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:09:43 +0000 admin 2310 at /consortium-rita /consortium-rita/channels/news/nserc-awards-discovery-grants-funding-eight-mcgill-agricultural-and-environmental-sciences-projects-358155 <p>The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded 101 ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ research projects funding from its Discovery Grants competition for a total investment of $23.5 million, including $639,500 for eight projects submitted by researchers in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.</p> <p>The Discovery Grants support ongoing programs with long-term goals, recognizing the creativity and innovation that are at the heart of all research advances.</p> Tue, 30 Jul 2024 19:10:20 +0000 admin 2368 at /consortium-rita /consortium-rita/channels/news/magic-mud-pots-win-top-award-food-science-students-chicago-food-expo-359937 <p><big>ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ earned its second consecutive victory in the Smart Snacks for Kids category</big></p> <p><em><strong>By Stephanie Wereley for <a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/magic-mud-pots-win-a-top-award-for-food-science-students-at-chicago-food-expo/">the ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ Reporter</a></strong></em></p> <p>ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ Food Science students won first prize in the Smart Snacks for Kids category at the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) annual expo in Chicago for their interactive pudding snack, Magic Mud Pots.</p> <p>It was ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ’s second consecutive victory in that category.</p> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:15:27 +0000 admin 2345 at /consortium-rita /consortium-rita/channels/news/little-known-and-threatened-orcas-north-atlantic-359516 <p>Anaïs Remili, PhD(AgEnvSc)'23, an ecotoxicologist and postdoctoral researcher, tracks contaminants that threaten the health of North Atlantic orcas. While Pacific orca populations are well studied, little is known about those that swim off the Canadian and European east coasts, and they are less protected.</p> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:01:15 +0000 admin 2351 at /consortium-rita /consortium-rita/channels/news/penthouse-home-awaits-rare-peregrine-falcons-victoria-comments-david-bird-358825 <p>The <em><a href="https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/penthouse-home-awaits-rare-peregrine-falcons-in-victoria-9420600">Times Colonist</a></em> reports that a nesting pair of peregrine falcons, along with a juvenile born this year, have been landing on the upper decks and rooftop of the Promontory residential tower in Victoria, BC, where penthouse owner Fred Welter has set up a nesting box complete with cameras poised to stream any action.</p> Mon, 26 Aug 2024 22:32:11 +0000 admin 2356 at /consortium-rita /consortium-rita/channels/news/impact-global-warming-fall-colors-interview-prof-benoit-cote-360643 <p>While climate change may not dictate the arrival of Fall colors, it does affect this phenomenon... and its eventual disappearance.</p> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:52:59 +0000 admin 2340 at /consortium-rita /consortium-rita/channels/news/celebrating-legacy-professor-roger-prichard-362155 <p><img alt="A cake decorated with custom icing in honour of Prof. Prichard" src="/macdonald/files/macdonald/image00029.jpeg" style="height:200px; float:right; width:300px; margin-left:15px; margin-right:0px" />On Thursday, November 28, 2024, the Institute of Parasitology gathered to celebrate the remarkable career and retirement of Professor <a href="/parasitology/faculty/prichard">Roger Prichard</a> at Tadja Hall.</p> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:55:12 +0000 admin 2308 at /consortium-rita /consortium-rita/channels/news/montreal-wants-more-businesses-plant-trees-358245 <p>In April, the City of Montreal announced it wanted to accelerate tree planting by incentivizing business owners to plant trees on their property, offering to foot 50 per cent of the bill, <a href="https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/montreal-wants-more-businesses-to-plant-trees-1.6987670">CTV News reports</a>, in an effort to reduce heat islands, improve air quality and help drain rainwater.</p> Tue, 06 Aug 2024 22:10:42 +0000 admin 2367 at /consortium-rita