agriculture

Planet Earth

UBC experts on Earth Day and Leaders Summit on Climate

On April 22, the world will celebrate Earth Day under the theme “Restore Our Earth,” with a focus on natural processes, emerging green technologies and innovative thinking that can restore the world’s ecosystems.

Apr 21, 2021

The CLASP protein helps cells divide within the roots and shoots of the thale cress plant.

UBC researchers unlock secrets of plant development

University of British Columbia researchers have discovered an internal messaging system that plants use to manage the growth and division of their cells.

Aug 23, 2018

An increase in deforestation, agricultural activity and pastoral farming during the Bronze Age in Ireland reached a tipping point that affected Earth’s nitrogen cycle, new UBC-led research has found. Credit: Florian Christoph/Flickr

Ancient agricultural activity caused lasting environmental changes

Agricultural activity by humans more than 2,000 years ago had a more significant and lasting impact on the environment than previously thought.

Jun 13, 2018

Bayer-Monsanto deal requires good parenting: UBC expert

Bayer-Monsanto deal requires good parenting: UBC expert

German drug and farm chemical maker Bayer says it will take over U.S. company Monsanto in a $66-billion deal, creating one of the world’s largest agri-tech conglomerates.

Sep 16, 2016

UBC experts for EU trade deal analysis

UBC experts for EU trade deal analysis

UBC experts are available to comment on the tentative EU-Canada trade agreement and its expected economic and societal impacts.

Oct 17, 2013

UBC-Peruvian research gains $3.4M to improve food security

Greater food security in the impoverished Andean regions of Peru will be the focus of a University of British Columbia-Peruvian study thanks to a $3.4 million investment from Canadian development agencies.

Jun 20, 2011

UBC receives $10.5M to map genome of sunflower family

University of British Columbia researchers have received $10.5 million in funding from Genome Canada through the Government of Canada, Genome BC and international partners to enable them to create the first reference genome of the sunflower family – work that will pinpoint agriculturally important genes and could result in a hybrid sunflower that provides both biofuel and food products.

Jan 12, 2010