NSERC Grants to Study Aging, Food and Nutrition, Plants and Packaging
Congratulations to LFS researchers who were successful in the 2025 NSERC Discovery Research Program and NSERC CREATE Program.
Welcoming Mark Paul Rivarez: New Assistant Professor in Plant Science
Welcoming Mark Paul Rivarez: New Assistant Professor in Plant Science Dr. Rivarez will lead the Phytopathology + Virology research group at LFS, and brings with him a wealth of international knowledge. The Faculty of Land and Food Systems is excited to welcome Dr. Mark Paul Rivarez as a new Assistant Professor in Plant Science. He […]
Mark Paul Rivarez
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Sequencing Genes in Yeast Isolated from B.C. Wine Grapes
New Yeast Discovered in B.C. Wineries UBC researchers are using genomics to isolate new yeasts that impart a flavour profile specific to B.C. soils. For hundreds of years, humans have used a certain species of yeast to brew beer and ferment wine. Saccharomyces cerevisiae (S. cerevisiae) is a powerhouse microorganism that is widely used for its […]
Zelalem Taye
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Killam Postdoctoral Fellow looks for agriculture solutions at the molecular level
Soil scientist Chaoqun Wang explores the rhizosphere – what he calls the ‘hotspot’ of microbial activity – as he tries to optimize plant productivity and limit environmental damage from fertilizers.
Sowing the Seeds for Resilient Production Systems
While Dr. Andrew Riseman takes a lengthy view of the research topics he tackles at the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm (CSFS), many of the real world challenges in his field are arising more often and becoming more dramatic.
Drought Solutions for Producers Start Small
Understanding and addressing agriculture’s biggest climate change challenges starts at the microscopic level for plant physiologist Dr. Thorsten Knipfer.
Identifying Plant Stress and Insect Damage in Greenhouses
Meet Daniel Bateson, an APBI alumni who works in horticulture.