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Tuesday, August 15, 2017
CFIA searching for DNA tests
The CFIA is searching for DNA tests which could dramatically decrease the average
three years it takes to import fruit-tree and strawberry plants for plant breeding
purposes.
Strawberry plants, for example, now need to be tested to
ensure they are free
from a number of viruses.
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced this week
that the CFIA will be given $500,000 to research DNA tests.
