{"id":23306,"date":"2023-03-08T13:30:42","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T18:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/?page_id=23306"},"modified":"2025-12-11T16:48:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T21:48:57","slug":"biofood","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/genomics\/our-sectors\/biofood\/","title":{"rendered":"Biofood"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In 2025, Earth was home to <strong>8.23 billion people<\/strong>, a number that\u2019s expected to reach <strong>9 billion by 2050<\/strong> and <strong>10 billion by 2100<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeding 10 billion human beings without compromising the planet is a tremendous challenge. With the accelerating climate crisis, shifts in consumer preferences, geopolitical upheavals and growing food insecurity around the world, we need sustainable, science-driven solutions to address these pressing issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s where genomics comes in with real-world applications that can lead to healthier food, cleaner production and the responsible use of natural resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-8754dd8ec25eccde77a9bc0c2c688ae0\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(100deg,rgb(252,185,0) 42%,rgb(255,105,0) 100%)\"><strong><strong>G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s investments in biofood<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" \n    src=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/visuels-25e-stats-2.png\" \n    alt=\"\" \n    class=\"wp-image-33439\" \n    style=\"width:1000px; max-width:100%; height:auto; display:block; margin:0 auto;\"\n  \/>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e6ca66d4e13972efcc8d1bdafff4b24d\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(100deg,rgb(252,185,0) 42%,rgb(255,105,0) 100%)\"><strong><strong>Biofood genomics to understand and harness the code of life<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Biofood genomics provides a way to identify the genetic traits of plants, animals and microorganisms to boost the productivity, nutritional quality and sustainability of food systems. It encompasses all living beings in the food supply chain. Biofood genomics aims to <strong>improve the performance, quality and resilience<\/strong> of food production and processing systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the agrifood sector, it is used to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Observe and understand <\/strong>naturally occurring genes in a plant, animal or microbe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optimize food production processes <\/strong>by identifying the most effective microbial strains for fermentation, preservation and waste reduction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select genes <\/strong>with the best traits in terms of yield, resistance, taste and nutritional value.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accelerate <\/strong>traditional selection programs by using genetic markers to choose the best lines without DNA alterations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: Identifying cold-resistant genes in wheat and naturally crossing varieties that have them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch the following video to find out more (French only):<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"G\u00e9nomique et agroalimentaire : quels outils?\" width=\"422\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GlcFUcssXoE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-8742968aea4fe3ef21625b915c1bff3d\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(100deg,rgb(252,185,0) 42%,rgb(255,105,0) 100%)\"><strong><strong><strong>Genetically modified organisms (GMOs): a modern genomic tool<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>GMOs stems from a scientific technique that changes <strong>one or more specific genes<\/strong> in a plant, animal or microorganism to give it a <strong>desirable trait<\/strong>, such as better resistance to diseases, improved adaptation to climate change, higher nutritional value or a longer shelf life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:#F0C950\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Example: Introducing a bacterial gene into corn to make it produce a protein that repels pests.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike traditional selection, where it takes several generations to see results that are difficult to predict, genomics allows <strong>for fast, targeted action and the complete traceability of genetic change<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec focuses primarily on <strong>biofood genomics<\/strong> to understand, sequence, select and promote responsible innovation.<br><br>The production of GMOs is only one of the ways biotechnology is used\u2014always in a controlled manner. Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s strength lies in integrating genomics into a <strong>sustainable One Health approach<\/strong>, where science serves to nourish, treat and protect without disrupting the natural balance of living beings. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Qu\u00e9bec, the goal of biofood genomics research is to promote the <strong>responsible, transparent use <\/strong>of these technologies to ensure a <strong>safe, sustainable food supply <\/strong>in a way that maintains <strong>public trust.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ogm.gouv.qc.ca\/\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(252,185,0) 52%,rgb(255,105,0) 100%)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">For more information about GMOs (FRENCH ONLY)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-9f80c33a70779e5025909012b1128ae6\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(252,185,0) 51%,rgb(255,105,0) 100%)\"><strong><strong>Biofood and the One Health approach<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The One Health approach is based on a very simple idea: human health, animal health and environmental health are inseparable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The biofood industry plays a central role in preserving this balance.<br><br>Agricultural and food production practices have a direct impact on the quality of the environment and the health of humans and livestock. On this front, genomics makes it possible to: &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prevent disease by detecting pathogens in soils, crops and livestock at an early stage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce the need for antibiotics and pesticides by selecting naturally resistant varieties and species<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure food safety and traceability using fast, reliable genetic tests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protect ecosystems by optimizing natural resource management and reducing polluting discharges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Combining genomics with the One Health approach will position Qu\u00e9bec as a leader in responsible, sustainable food production in keeping with global public health goals. This integrated vision will pave the way to strengthened food security, better health risk management and a healthier future for all living beings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improving the safety of our food<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the growth in international trade, it has now become more important than ever to ensure that food travelling across borders is safe for human health and, in cases of contamination, easily traceable along the supply chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.genomequebec.com\/DATA\/TEXTEDOC\/GQC_TracabiliteAlimentaire_EN.pdf\">To learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iStock-152032584.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17474 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iStock-152032584.jpg 800w, https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iStock-152032584-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iStock-152032584-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"block-accordions-group theme-block theme-block--innerblock aligndefault\">\n    <span class=\"theme-block__label\">Accordions<\/span>\n  \n    \n<div class=\"block-accordion  theme-block theme-block--innerblock aligndefault\">\n    <span class=\"theme-block__label\">Accordion<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"block-accordion__title\">List of ongoing projects<\/h3>\n    \n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jean-S\u00e9bastien Moore \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/fishes-fostering-indigenous-small-scale-fisheries-for-health-economy-and-food-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FISHES: Fostering Indigenous Small-scale fisheries for Health, Economy, and food Security<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/https:\/\/genomecanada.ca\/project\/accelerating-the-development-of-msx-resistant-oysters-in-eastern-canada\/.ca\/fr\/project\/accelerer-le-developpement-des-huitres-resistantes-a-la-msx-dans-lest-du-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/genomecanada.ca\/fr\/project\/accelerer-le-developpement-des-huitres-resistantes-a-la-msx-dans-lest-du-canada\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/genomecanada.ca\/project\/accelerating-the-development-of-msx-resistant-oysters-in-eastern-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Accelerating the development of MSX-resistant oysters in Eastern Canada<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Christine Baes\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomecanada.ca\/fr\/project\/integration-dapproches-genomiques-pour-accroitre-la-resilience-des-vaches-laitieres-un-objectif\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/genomecanada.ca\/fr\/project\/integration-dapproches-genomiques-pour-accroitre-la-resilience-des-vaches-laitieres-un-objectif\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/genomecanada.ca\/project\/integrating-genomic-approaches-improve-dairy-cattle-resilience-comprehensive-goal-enhance-canadian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Integrating genomic <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/genomecanada.ca\/project\/integrating-genomic-approaches-improve-dairy-cattle-resilience-comprehensive-goal-enhance-canadian\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/genomecanada.ca\/project\/integrating-genomic-approaches-improve-dairy-cattle-resilience-comprehensive-goal-enhance-canadian\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">approaches <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/genomecanada.ca\/fr\/project\/integration-dapproches-genomiques-pour-accroitre-la-resilience-des-vaches-laitieres-un-objectif\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/genomecanada.ca\/fr\/project\/integration-dapproches-genomiques-pour-accroitre-la-resilience-des-vaches-laitieres-un-objectif\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/genomecanada.ca\/project\/integrating-genomic-approaches-improve-dairy-cattle-resilience-comprehensive-goal-enhance-canadian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">to improve dairy cattle resilience: A comprehensive goal to enhance Canadian dairy industry sustainability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomecanada.ca\/project\/leveraging-genomics-to-achieve-dairy-net-zero\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leveraging genomics to achieve dairy net-zero<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daniel Heath\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomecanada.ca\/project\/environmental-dna-edna-meta-barcoding-and-transcriptional-profiling-improve-sustainability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Environmental DNA (&#8220;eDNA&#8221;), meta-barcoding and transcriptional profiling to improve sustainability of freshwater fisheries and fish culture<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vincent Martin\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomecanada.ca\/project\/bioprocess-development-lactose-valorisation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/genomecanada.ca\/project\/bioprocess-development-lactose-valorisation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bioprocess Development for Lactose Valorisation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Richard B\u00e9langer\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomecanada.ca\/project\/development-and-validation-genomic-based-diagnostic-tool-virulence-profile-phytophthora-sojae-major\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/genomecanada.ca\/project\/development-and-validation-genomic-based-diagnostic-tool-virulence-profile-phytophthora-sojae-major\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/genomecanada.ca\/project\/development-and-validation-genomic-based-diagnostic-tool-virulence-profile-phytophthora-sojae-major\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Development and Validation of a Genomic-Based Diagnostic Tool of the Virulence Profile of Phytophthora Sojae, a Major Pathogen of Soybean<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sudarsana Poojari\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomecanada.ca\/project\/clean-plant-extraction-sequencing-diagnostics-cleansed-clean-grapevines-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLEan plAnt extractioN SEquencing Diagnostics (CLEANSED) for Clean Grapevines in Canada<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fran\u00e7ois Belzile\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/development-and-implementation-of-a-toolkit-for-genomics-assisted-breeding-in-soybean\/\">Development and implementation of a toolkit for genomics-assisted breeding in soybean<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Claude Robert\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/developing-the-canadian-sheep-production-using-genomics\/\">Developing the Canadian Sheep Production using Genomics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/genovalia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Genovalia<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ramon Filgueira\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/triploid-mussel-genomics-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Triploid mussel genomics program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adrian Tsang\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/feasibility-of-using-an-advanced-fungal-platform-to-reduce-the-production-cost-of-biopharma-molecules-for-livestock\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Feasibility of using an advanced fungal platform to reduce the production cost of biopharma molecules for livestock<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Edel P\u00e9rez-L\u00f3pez\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/using-avirulence-markers-to-predict-the-phenotypes-of-clubroot-pathotypes-from-east-canada\/\">Using avirulence markers to predict the phenotypes of clubroot pathotypes from East Canada<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/understanding-the-interplay-between-clavibacter-michiganensis-tomato-and-a-biological-control-agent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Understanding the interplay between Clavibacter michiganensis, tomato, and a biological control agent<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>France Dufresne\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/seaweed-farming-strain-selection-sweet-kelp-climate-change-genetic-diversity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seaweed farming, strain selection, sweet kelp, climate change, genetic diversity<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Pitre\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/perform-polyculture-environmental-resilience-using-forestry-and-biofood-rhizosphere-microbiota\/\">PERFORM: Polyculture Environmental Resilience using FOrestry and biofood Rhizosphere Microbiota<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marc-Andr\u00e9 Sirard \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/genomic-selection-for-resilience-in-dairy-calves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Genomic selection for resilience in dairy calves<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nabeel Alnahhas\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/optifly-a-platform-for-optimizing-reproductive-capacity-and-the-bioconversion-of-food-waste-among-black-soldier-flies-using-a-genomic-parentage-assignment-tool\/\">OptiFly: A platform for optimizing reproductive capacity and the bioconversion of food waste among black soldier flies using a genomic parentage assignment tool<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/enhancing-fertility-assessment-in-male-broiler-breeders-through-blood-markers\/\">Enhancing fertility assessment in male broiler breeders through blood markers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fran\u00e7ois-Ren\u00e9 Bourgeois\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/control-and-optimization-of-the-microbial-flora-of-an-aquaponic-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Control and optimization of the microbial flora of an aquaponic system<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Philippe Constant\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/prevention-of-grapevine-trunk-diseases-using-a-genomic-tool-for-decision-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prevention of grapevine trunk diseases using a genomic tool for decision support<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/ai-model-predicting-microbial-interactions-to-drive-biocontrol-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI model predicting microbial interactions to drive biocontrol solutions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saji George\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/use-of-genomics-approaches-to-study-the-mode-of-action-of-a-novel-nano-enabled-biostimulant-nob9-and-its-impact-on-root-nodulation-and-soil-microbial-health\/\">Use of genomics approaches to study the mode of action of a novel nano-enabled biostimulant (nOB9) and its impact on root nodulation and soil microbial health<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/nano-enabled-biostimulant-for-sustainable-agriculture-optimizing-scale-up-parameters-through-genomic-approaches-for-commercialization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nano-enabled Biostimulant for Sustainable Agriculture: Optimizing Scale-up Parameters through Genomic Approaches for commercialization<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thiago Gumiere\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/development-of-a-tool-for-molecular-characterizations-of-soil-functionalities-and-validation-of-the-effectiveness-of-a-soil-inoculation-process\/\">Development of a tool for molecular characterizations of soil functionalities and validation of the effectiveness of a soil inoculation process<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Xiaonan Lu\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/sothermal-amplification-crispr-cas12a-based-lateral-flow-assay-for-rapid-detection-of-campylobacter-in-poultry-products\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/sothermal-amplification-crispr-cas12a-based-lateral-flow-assay-for-rapid-detection-of-campylobacter-in-poultry-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/sothermal-amplification-crispr-cas12a-based-lateral-flow-assay-for-rapid-detection-of-campylobacter-in-poultry-products\/\">Isothermal amplification-CRISPR\/Cas12a based lateral flow assay for rapid detection of Campylobacter in poultry products<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>V\u00e9ronique Ouellet \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/la-selection-epigenetique-pour-la-tolerance-a-la-chaleur-chez-les-veaux-laitiers\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/epigenetic-selection-for-heat-tolerance-in-dairy-calves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Epigenetic selection for heat tolerance in dairy calves<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pierre Giovenazzo\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/apiomic-honeybee-breeding-and-selection-using-genomics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ApiOmic, honeybee breeding and selection using genomics<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>William Hsiao\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/climate-smart-data-collaboration-centre-cs-dcc\/\">Climate-Smart Data Collaboration Centre (CS-DCC)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elizabeth Shantz\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomecanada.ca\/project\/agricultural-genomics-action-centre-innovation-implementation-and-impact-for-climate-smart-agriculture-ag-act\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Agricultural Genomics Action Centre: Innovation, Implementation and Impact for Climate Smart Agriculture (AG-ACt)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joan Laur\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/funded-projects\/omics-to-close-the-loop-optimized-amendment-from-local-agri-food-waste-for-carbon-footprint-reduction\/\">Omics to close the 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