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 This project will lead to novel varieties of canola with unique traits such as varieties with large seeds or with specific oil composition. While transgenic modifications will be essential to the
realization of some of these improvements, other improvements will be achieved through the identification of rare natural variation and the accelerated introduction of this variation into crop varieties using classical breeding techniques.
The Genome Prairie GE3LS project will analyze the economic impacts of genomics research in the food production, distribution and consumption chains. The
GE3LS (ethical, environmental, legal and social issues related to
genomics research) project will also quantify public perceptions concerning the use of genomics in the development of improved crops and foods. Issues of particular interest include an investigation of risk perceptions and how these perceptions influence consumer behaviour.
Through seminars, round table discussions and workshops, scientists involved in the "Enhancing Canola
Through Genomics" project will interact with researchers from GE3LS project to discuss these various issues.
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