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Syngenta Graduate Research Award in Pulse Production granted to University of Saskatchewan Ph.D student Vladimir Pajic


Guelph, Ontario, Canada
July 31, 2013

Syngenta Canada Inc. is pleased to announce that Vladimir Pajic, a Ph.D student in Plant Science at the University of Saskatchewan, has been named recipient of the Syngenta Graduate Research Award in Pulse Production. The $15,000 scholarship from Syngenta Canada is designed to support a University of Saskatchewan graduate student whose research pertains to improving pulse quality and/or yield.

“Syngenta Canada congratulates Mr. Pajic on receipt of this scholarship and is very pleased to support his work in this area,” stated Duane Johnson, Head, Commercial Unit, Western Canada for Syngenta. “Given the critical role pulses play in meeting the world’s food and nutrition needs, innovation and research into pulse quality and yield are required to keep pace. The Syngenta Graduate Research Award in Pulse Production is part of our commitment to ensure this happens.”

To be eligible for the scholarship, candidates must be pursuing doctoral research that is focused on improving pea, lentil and/or chickpea production in relation to varietal development, genetic research, production efficiencies, or any other area that is intended to enhance pulse quality or yield. Pajic’s area of study – Genetics of Group 14 Herbicide Tolerance in Lentil – is focused on identifying genes that impart Group 14 tolerance in lentils. Group 14 herbicides (commonly known as PPO inhibitors) are used on many legumes, but not in lentil as this crop is highly susceptible to injury. The intent of Pajic’s research is to provide plant breeders with tools for successful breeding of Group 14 herbicide tolerance into lentil varieties.

“I am most appreciative of this generous support from Syngenta as it will help advance my research and contribute to the development of the Canadian pulse sector,” stated Pajic.

Pajic was chosen as the scholarship recipient by an awards committee appointed by the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan. The $15,000 will be divided into annual allocations to provide support for the duration of Pajic’s doctoral program.

“We are very pleased to be able to recognize Mr. Pajic’s research efforts through this scholarship and are grateful to Syngenta for establishing this award,” said Associate Dean Research and Graduate Studies Graham Scoles, University of Saskatchewan College of Agriculture and Bioresources. “Investment from the private sector is fundamental to supporting research, such as the work undertaken by Mr. Pajic, that can lead to step-changes in agricultural production.”

 



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