University of Manitoba (UM)

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De University of Manitoba (UM) is een publieke onderzoeksuniversiteit in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. De universiteit is opgericht in 1877 en is de eerste universiteit van West-Canada.

Via de Faculteit Landbouw- en Voedingswetenschappen voert de universiteit onderzoek uit op het gebied van gewasproductie, plantwetenschap, bodemkunde, voedselsystemen en duurzame landbouw. Aardappelgerelateerd onderzoek richt zich op onder meer agronomie, bodemgezondheid, irrigatie en waterbeheer, beheer van plagen en ziekten, opslag, aardappelkwaliteit en duurzame productiewijzen.

De universiteit heeft haar focus op de aardappelsector versterkt met de Research Chair in Potato Sustainability. Deze leerstoel is opgericht in samenwerking met de aardappelsector in Manitoba om onderzoek, onderwijs, voorlichting en technologieoverdracht uit te breiden. Dit ondersteunt een productievere, concurrerender en duurzamere aardappelsector.

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Linda Schott, Potato Sustainability Chair at University of Manitoba
augustus 11, 2025
University of Manitoba welcomes Linda Schott as Potato Sustainability Chair
The University of Manitoba has named Dr. Linda Schott as the first UM Research Chair in Potato Sustainability, a key role focused on educating students and promoting innovation and sustainability in Manitoba’s growing potato industry.
UM will host a new research chair in potato sustainability, which will advance the global potato industry in part through hands-on fieldwork.
juli 23, 2023
Research Chair Potato Sustainability coming to University of Manitoba (UM) thanks to 19 industry partners
The potato is one of the most important food crops in the world, a staple in meals for more than a billion people worldwide, and University of Manitoba (UM) is leading the way globally in the future of potato production and processing.
Exterior - Mario Tenuta and students
januari 29, 2023
University of Manitoba potato storage facilities get an upgrade as governments invest
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing CAD 98,970 (USD 74,193) through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) to upgrade the University of Manitoba's Horticulture Storage Facility so it can conduct innovative potato research
(From left to right): Dr. Tracy Shinners-Carnelley, Vice President Research, Quality & Sustainability, Peak of the Market Ltd., Interim Vice President (External), Vanessa Koldingnes, University of Manitoba, Dr. Nazim Cicek, Associate Dean (Research),
juli 26, 2022
Peak of the Market Ltd. contributes CAD 100,000 toward University of Manitoba research chair in potato sustainability
Peak of the Market Ltd. is proud to announce a $100,000 contribution towards creating a Research Chair in Potato Sustainability at the University of Manitoba.

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