Alan Good - High-Yielding GENEius
A professor with a passionate
interest in the impact of environmental
stresses on plants has discovered a nitrogen
efficient technology, which could increase
global food security while simultaneously
benefiting the environment.
January 2008
Cathy Breadner - The GENEius Test
Whether she’s testing in the lab or
training others, don’t be fooled by the
quiet manner of this GENEius.
January 2008
Laura Anderson - Identity of a GENEius
Putting procedures in place to make the
Canadian seed sector and Canada’s
agriculture industry more responsive to
buyer demand is all in a day’s work for
Laura Anderson.
January 2008
David
Dennis – Plant Performance
David Dennis has taken his knowledge of
botany and plant physiology and parlayed it
into valuable drought-resistant plants.
January 2007
Bob
Wildfong – Protecting Biodiversity
An interest in history + a concern for
biodiversity = qualities to preserve seed
for posterity.
January 2007
Tom
Francis – Canada’s Gain
Tom Francis is thoughtful and soft-spoken
but his message is inspiring.
January 2007
Trenton Baisley – Thinking Outside the Box
By thinking outside the box, Trenton Baisley
has created new opportunities for the seed
industry.
January 2007
Getting the Message Out
Barry Reisner’s commitment to the seed
industry includes addressing misinformation
January 2006
Leading the Way
A Saskatchewan couple’s belief in the future
is leading to new opportunities
January 2006
A Voice in the East
Quentin Martin’s involvement in different
agricultural organizations positions him to
be an advocate for the industry
January 2006
The Voluntary Oat Breeder
A retired research scientist continues his
oat breeding work on a volunteer basis at
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
January 2006
A Lifetime of Changes
Ninety year old Leonard Haney has been an
instrumental player in the seed industry,
helping facilitate changes that have brought
us to where we are today
January 2006
Independent Thinker
An innovative corn breeder’s work has led to
more options for farmers
January 2006
