Saskatchewan has invested heavily in herb, spice and natural health product research over the last twenty years. Below are a sample of recent research initiatives.
HERB AND SPICE & SPECIALTY AG RESEARCH IN SASKATCHEWAN
— Screening coriander, dill, fennel and cumin for reaction to flower blight
— Field evaluation of doubled haploids of dill, fennel and other Umbelifereae
— Study of genetic variability in cumin
— Study of genetic variability in milk thistle
— Study of milk thistle agronomy under dryland conditions
— Establishment of disease nursery for Umbelifereae flower blight.
— Effect of maturity on levels of 2-decanol and 2-dodecanol in essential oil of coriander.
— Production of doubled haploids in various herbs and spices
— Tissue culture of various herbs and spices
— Agronomy of milk thistle under irrigated conditions
For further information about this and other research in Saskatchewan, please contact H.S.S.A for a membership.