Saskatchewan Pulse Growers

Health

Utilization of pulse-based ingredients to develop low glycemic pet food to improve the health of dogs

Dr. Yongfeng Ai - University of Saskatchewan - Dept. of Food and Bioproduct Sciences

Agronomy

Vigilance towards plant nematodes to sustain pulse production on the Canadian prairies

Dr. Mario Tenuta - University of Manitoba - Dept. of Soil Science

Agronomy

Prairie Weed Surveys

Julia Leeson - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Agronomy

Fungicide Insensitivity in Colletotrichum lentis, the Causal Agent of Anthracnose of Lentil

Dr. Michelle Hubbard - Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada

Agronomy

Understanding auxinic herbicide resistance in kochia and staying ahead of what's next

Dr. Charles Geddes - Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada

Agronomy

Glyphosate- or Auxinic-Resistant Kochia and Russian Thistle Prairie Surveys

Dr. Shaun Sharpe - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Agronomy

Enhancing Weeds Science in Pulse Crops: Towards a robust strategy for long-term weed management

Dr. Christian Willenborg - University of Saskatchewan - Dept. of Plant Sciences

Genetics

Pulse and Soybean Regional Variety Trials

Dianne Westerlund, Brooke Howat, Aaron Baxter, Garry Hnatowich, Tim Ferguson, Moria Kurtenbach, James Frey, Lana Shaw, Stephanie Ginter, Dr. Tom Warkentin, Howard Love, Lee Anne Murphy - Chinook Applied Research Assoc., Conservation Learning Centre, Discovery Ag Research, Irrigation Crop Diversification Corp., Nutrien, Palliser Triangle Research, Parkland Diversification Foundation, South East Research Farm, SM Ag Research, U of S - CDC, AAFC, Howard Love - Contractor, Murphy et al

Agronomy

Development of an insect, quarantine, and rearing facility

Dr. Sean Prager - University of Saskatchewan - Dept. of Plant Sciences

Agronomy

Enhancing the Long-Term Sustainability of Pulse Cultivation Using System Approaches

Dr. Kui Liu - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Health

Development of pre-packaged pulse-based meals to ameliorate the negative health consequences of sedentary behaviour

Dr. Philip Chilibeck - University of Saskatchewan - College of Kinesiology

Processing

Pulse Positive: An educational campaign to increase awareness and consumption by integrating pulses into Elementary Schools

Dr. Carol Henry - University of Saskatchewan - College of Pharmacy and Nutrition

Processing

Pulse Quality Market Survey

Dr. Shannon Hood-Niefer - Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre Inc.

Genetics

Application of Genomics to Innovation in the Lentil Economy (AGILE)

Dr. Kirstin Bett; Dr. Doug Cook - University of Saskatchewan - Dept. of Plant Sciences; University of California Davis

Agronomy

Lentil Input Study

Jessica Weber - Western Applied Research Corporation

Genetics

Pulse Crop Regional Trials in Saskatchewan

Dr. Tom Warkentin - University of Saskatchewan - CDC

Processing

Pulse Starches: Fractionation, Structure, Functional Properties, Modifications, and Industrial Applications

Dr. Yongfeng Ai - University of Saskatchewan - Dept. of Food and Bioproduct Sciences

Genetics

Integration of Aphanomyces resistance screening into rapid generation technology of lentil and pea

Dr. Sabine Banniza - University of Saskatchewan - CDC

Processing

Entrapment of heart healthy oils using lentil protein isolates by spray drying

Dr. Michael Nickerson - University of Saskatchewan - Food and Bioproduct Sciences

Health

Mitigating Arsenic Related Health Problems in Bangladeshi Populations by Introducing High-Selenium Lentils Into the Everyday Diet

Dr. Judit Smits - University of Calgary - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Processing

Growing the Market for Pulse Flours: Creating innovative bakery products and a pulse database for the food industry

Elaine Sopiwnyk, Dr. Michael Nickerson, Dr. Michel Aliani - Canadian International Grains Institute (CIGI)University of Saskatchewan University of Manitoba

Genetics

Towards generating multiple-fungal disease resistance in lentil

Dr. Sabine Banniza - University of Saskatchewan - CDC

Processing

Modification of a commercial lentil, pea and faba bean protein isolate production process for improved flavour profiles

Dr. Michael Nickerson - University of Saskatchewan - Food and Bioproduct Sciences

Agronomy

Tolerance of pulse crops to seed placed nitrogen fertilizer

Dr. Jeff Schoenau - University of Saskatchewan - Dept. of Soil Sciences

Agronomy

Organic Science Cluster II - Integrating weed control for organic pea and lentil production

Dr. Steven Shirtliffe - University of Saskatchewan - Dept. of Plant Sciences

Agronomy

Reducing weed seed production in herbicide resistant weeds with pre-harvest herbicide application

Dr. Steven Shirtliffe - University of Saskatchewan - Dept. of Plant Sciences

Processing

Enhancing quality and value of meat ingredients for further processing

Dr. Phyllis Shand - University of Saskatchewan - Department of Food and Bioproduct Sciences

Processing

Value-Added Applications of Pulse Proteins for Human Foods

Dr. Lingyun Chen - University of Alberta

Processing

Development of innovative high value pulse based food products with enhanced functional and nutraceutical properties for potential utilization

Dr. Hemalatha Ganapathyswamy - Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Health

Determining the link between pulse foods, gut health, and chronic disease

Dr. Krista Power - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Health

Blood glucose attenuation and satiety levels in humans following consumption of whole lentil and yellow pea and their food products, effect of processing and starch fractions

Dr. Dan Ramdath - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Processing

The effect of variety and processing on the protein quality of Canadian pulses

Dr. James House - University of Manitoba

Health

Evaluation of protein digestibility and glycemic response of pulse-based products using an in vitro platform technology

Dr. Nancy Ames - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Processing

Characterization of structure, physicochemical, and physiological properties of starch from Canadian grown pulse crops to develop novel functional food ingredients and functional foods for human health benefits

Dr. Qiang Liu - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Processing

Utilization of yellow pea, lentil and faba bean fibre and starch for meat product applications

Dr. Phyllis Shand - University of Saskatchewan

Processing

Development of high value added pellet products based on combination of pea/lentil screenings, lignosulfonate and calcium chemical compounds (additive) as well as canola meal to maximize extra benefit for pulse producers and processing industry

Dr. Peiqiang Yu - University of Saskatchewan - College of Agriculture and Bioresources

Genetics

Control of flowering time in cultivated lentil

Dr. Kirstin Bett - University of Saskatchewan - Dept. of Plant Sciences

Health

Acute human feeding trials to define the minimum effective dose for reduction of post prandial blood glucose by two common market varieties of Canadian lentil

Dr. Dan Ramdath - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Guelph Food Research Centre

Agronomy

Frequency and sequence of annual pulses in cropping systems. Phase II

Dr. Yantai Gan - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Processing

Characterization of quality, bioactive, and anti-nutritional compounds of pulses prepared with various cooking conditions and grown in different environments in Saskatchewan

Dr. Elsayed Abdelaal - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Guelph Food Research Centre

Agronomy

Nutrient content and release from soybean residues in comparison to other pulse crops in Saskatchewan

Dr. Jeff Schoenau - University of Saskatchewan - Dept. of Soil Sciences

Genetics

Integrating genetic and genomic resources for lentil improvement

Dr. Kirstin Bett - University of Saskatchewan - Dept. of Plant Sciences

Genetics

Virus Induced Gene Silencing (VIGS) to test gene function in pulse crops

Dr. Christopher Todd - University of Saskatchewan - Dept. of Biology

Health

Evidence to substantiate function health claims for pulse flours and fractions in food matrices

Dr. Peter Jones - Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals

Processing

The utilization of pulses in the manufacture of crumb used as a binder in a model meat system

Michelle Sigvaldson - Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development

Processing

Characterization of phytochemicals and dietary fibres in pulse processing by-products for value-added functional food products

Dr. Rong Cao - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Guelph Food Research Centre

Genetics

Developing rapid generation technology involving wild lentil crosses in order to produce Aphanomyces-resistant lentil varieties – proof of concept

Dr. Sabine Banniza - University of Saskatchewan - CDC

Processing

A quantitative assessment of the anti-nutritional properties of Canadian pulses

Dr. Michael Nickerson - University of Saskatchewan

Agronomy

Direct assessment of the release of fixed nitrogen in the rhizosphere of pea, lentil, chickpea, and faba bean

Dr. Richard Farrell - University of Saskatchewan - Dept. of Soil Sciences

Agronomy

Yield loss study of Stemphylium blight on lentil

Dr. Sabine Banniza - University of Saskatchewan - CDC

Agronomy

Moving forward to sustainable development of the Saskatchewan pulse industry

Dr. Yantai Gan, Dr. Jeff Stewart - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Agronomy

Fertilization of lentils with zinc on Saskatchewan soils to increase yield, grain zinc content and marketability

Dr. Jeff Schoenau - University of Saskatchewan - Dept. of Soil Sciences

Agronomy

Development of a highly reliable biofertilizer for pulse-based rotations

Dr. Chantal Hamel - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Genetics

Weed science and herbicide technologies for pulse crops

Dr. Christian Willenborg - University of Saskatchewan - Dept. of Plant Sciences

Genetics

Lentil genome sequencing (LenGen): establishing a comprehensive platform for molecular breeding

Dr. Kirstin Bett; Dr. Doug Cook - University of Saskatchewan - Dept. of Plant Sciences; University of California Davis

Agronomy

Secondary effects of strobilurin fungicides on pulse crops in Saskatchewan

Dr. Sabine Banniza - University of Saskatchewan - CDC

Health

Omnivores versus Carnivores: Can higher levels of pulse starch be tolerated in a wider range of species than corn?

Dr. Lynn Weber - University of Saskatchewan - Veterinary Biomedical Sciences

Health

Effect of pulses on glycemic control and cardiovascular disease risk factors in Type 2 Diabetes: A low glycemic index study – Additional analysis

Dr. David Jenkins - University of Toronto - Dept. of Nutritional Sciences

Health

Effect of a pulse-based diet on the health of women with polycystic ovarian syndrome: Phase II investigation

Dr. Gordon Zello - University of Saskatchewan

Health

Starting young: Incorporating local pulses in the menus of Saskatchewan childcare centres

Dr. Carol Henry - University of Saskatchewan - College of Pharmacy and Nutrition

Health

The effects of lentil fractions on short-term blood glucose, insulin, food intake and appetite

Dr. Harvey Anderson - University of Toronto

Genetics

Saskatchewan Pulse Crop Regional Variety Trials

Dr. Tom Warkentin - University of Saskatchewan - CDC

Genetics

Integration of rapid generation technology in pulse crop breeding

Dr. Tom Warkentin - University of Saskatchewan - CDC

Health

Can arsenic toxicity in mammals be reduced by feeding Saskatchewan grown Lentils?

Dr. Judit Smits - University of Calgary - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Processing

Enhancing world markets for Saskatchewan pulses through secondary processing and value added research

Peter Frohlich - Canadian International Grains Institute (CIGI)

Health

Health and performance benefits of a pulse-based diet for soccer players during regular season play

Dr. Philip Chilibeck - University of Saskatchewan - College of Kinesiology

Genetics

Pulse Crop Advancement Agreement

Dr. Pierre Hucl, Dr. Curtis Pozniak - University of Saskatchewan - CDC

Processing

Thermal pretreatment of pulses for innovative ingredients and consumer-ready meat products II: Going global

Dr. Phyllis Shand - University of Saskatchewan

Processing

Characterization, modification and commercialization of lentil bran as a food ingredient

Dr. Mehmet Tulbek - Alliance Grain Traders

Agronomy

Integrating cultural, chemical, and mechanical weed management for controlling herbicide resistant broadleaf weeds in lentil

Dr. Steven Shirtliffe - University of Saskatchewan - Dept. of Plant Sciences

Agronomy

Cropping sequence effects on N fixation and C and N inputs of pea, lentil, and chickpea

Dr. Diane Knight - University of Saskatchewan - Dept. of Soil Sciences

Processing

Pulse flour milling and utilization in food products

Heather Maskus - Canadian International Grains Institute (CIGI)

Health

Human iron absorption from lentil

Dr. Diane DellaValle - USDA-ARS, Robert W Holley Centre for Agriculture and Health, Cornell University

Genetics

Understanding and improving lentil and chickpea seed quality – Reduction of raffinose family oligosaccharides

Dr. Ravindra Chibbar - University of Saskatchewan - Dept. of Plant Sciences

Health

Lentils as a functional food to improve glucose tolerance and decrease cardiovascular disease risk in hypercholesterolemia overweight individuals

Dr. Carla Taylor - St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre

Genetics

Implementation of Markers for Pulses (IMAP)

Dr. Bunyamin Tar'an - University of Saskatchewan - CDC, National Research Council of Canada - PBI

Genetics

Iron biofortification of lentils: Defining current production of high Fe lentils and development of enhanced nutritional quality

Dr. Raymond Glahn - USDA-ARS, Robert Holley Center for Agriculture and Health

Genetics

Determination of the endogenous auxin 4-chloro-indoleacetic acid content in lentil and other legume species

Dr. Bert Vandenberg - University of Saskatchewan - CDC

Genetics

Exploring options for technology-driven value-enhanced lentil supply chains

Dr. Richard Gray - University of Saskatchewan - Dept. of Bioresource Policy, Business and Economics

Health

Supporting caregivers to increase pulse crop consumption among rural early years children: An intervention study

Dr. Anne Leis - University of Saskatchewan - Dept. of Community Health and Epidemiology

Genetics

Breeding for enhanced nitrogen fixation in cereal – legume cropping systems in Saskatchewan

Dr. Bert Vandenberg - University of Saskatchewan - CDC

Agronomy

Combinations of sulfentrazone and saflufenacil for an improved spectrum of broadleaf weed control in chickpea

Eric Johnson - Western Applied Research Corporation

Agronomy

Research and development of Canadian Metarhizium as biological agent for control of grasshoppers in pulse crops

Dr. Dan Johnson - University of Lethbridge - Dept. of Geography

Genetics

Taming the technology: Application of sequence data in the lentil breeding program

Dr. Kirstin Bett - University of Saskatchewan - Dept. of Plant Sciences

Genetics

Developing sulfentrazone tolerance in lentil

Dr. Bert Vandenberg - University of Saskatchewan - CDC

Genetics

Shortening generation time for faster commercialization of new pulse crop varieties

Dr. Bert Vandenberg - University of Saskatchewan - CDC

Genetics

Double-haploid lentils: High speed global genetic delivery system

Dr. Bert Vandenberg - University of Saskatchewan - CDC

Genetics

Exploiting the genetic resources generated through the NSERC-CRD project to develop breeding tools for anthracnose resistance screening in lentil

Dr. Sabine Banniza - University of Saskatchewan - CDC

Health

Effect of pulses on Glycemic control and cardiovascular risk factors in Type 2 Diabetes: A dose response study

Dr. David Jenkins - University of Toronto - Dept. of Nutritional Sciences

Genetics

Pathogenic, genetic and molecular characterization and differentiation of races in Colletotrichum truncatum from lentil

Dr. Sabine Banniza - University of Saskatchewan - CDC

Genetics

Chickpea regeneration: Development of rescue media using hormone profiling analysis of anthers and young ovules

Dr. Suzanne Abrams - National Research Council - Plant Biotechnology Institute

Health

Low glycemic index breads from beans

Dr. David Jenkins - University of Toronto - Dept. of Nutritional Sciences

Health

Effectiveness of pulse-based foods combined with exercise for improving components of the metabolic syndrome

Dr. Philip Chilibeck - University of Saskatchewan - College of Kinesiology

Health

Nutritional impact of Saskatchewan grown lentil feeding on a sample of healthy and clinical children populations in Sri Lanka

Dr. Bert Vandenberg - University of Saskatchewan - CDC

Genetics

Genetic improvement of bioavailable selenium content in lentil seeds

Dr. Bert Vandenberg - University of Saskatchewan - CDC

Health

Pulse consumption in Canada: Analysis of pulses in the Canadian community health survey

Dr. Harold Aukema - University of Manitoba - Dept. of Human Nutritional Sciences

Health

Knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors of women, infants & children (WIC) recipients regarding pulses

Dr. Wendy Dahl - University of Florida - Dept. of Food Science and Human Nutrition

Health

Diet approaches to increase lentil consumption in youth (DAILY): Knowledge, beliefs and barriers affecting pulse consumption

Dr. Gordon Zello - University of Saskatchewan - Dept. of Pharmacy and Nutrition

Agronomy

Reducing the Use of Organophosphate Insecticides for Grasshopper Control in Lentils

Mr. Mark Goodwin - Pulse Canada

Agronomy

Soil carbon and nitrogen balance under lentil

Dr. Reynald Lemke - University of Saskatchewan - Dept. of Soil Science

Processing

Exploitation of green lentil as a substitute for Indian pulses

Dr. G. Pushpa - Post Harvest Technology Centre, Agricultural Engineering College & Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Health

Assessment of Angiotensin I Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitory properties of pulse protein hydrolysates

Dr. Joyce Boye - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Health

Supporting healthy development in the early years: Perceptions of rural caregivers around the promotion of physical activity and pulse crop consumption

Louise Humbert - University of Saskatchewan - College of Kinesiology

Agronomy

Best Management Practices to Improve the Quality Attributes of Red Lentils

Dr. Yantai Gan - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Health

Development of low glycemic index breads from pulses

Dr. David Jenkins - University of Toronto - Dept. of Nutritional Sciences

Processing

Integrated approach for post-harvest quality of red lentil

Dr. Stefan Cenkowski - University of Manitoba - Dept. of Biosystems Engineering

Health

Micronutrient profiling of Saskatchewan pulses to determine potential biofortification strategies

Dr. Bert Vandenberg - University of Saskatchewan - CDC

Health

Lentils as an endurance and performance food in tournament sports

Dr. Philip Chilibeck - University of Saskatchewan - College of Kinesiology

Agronomy

In search of improved broad-leaved weed control in lentil – Concept study

Rick Holm - University of Saskatchewan - Dept. of Plant Sciences

Genetics

On-farm pulse crop germplasm evaluation

Dr. Tom Warkentin - University of Saskatchewan - CDC

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