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Ginseng

Sourcing of elite American ginseng plant materials by molecular agriculture technology and hydroponics

OBJECTIVES
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To develop technology to sustainably produce high quality American ginseng for domestic and international markets and for the Ontario Am ginseng growers that is:
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consistent in desirable phytochemical content/profile and health benefits,
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free of contaminants,
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disease resistant,
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applicable to innovative field cultivation practices.
CURRENT ACTIVITY
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Innovative technology based on tissue-culture and hydroponics for in-door production of elite Ontario-grown American ginseng lines for breeding improvement and global market competitiveness.
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Model for commercial year-round production of high quality ginseng health products that are free from contaminants for fresh vegetable and dried ginseng markets, and feedstock for nutraceutical manufacturing.
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