Since their introduction in the 1990s, genetically engineered (GE) crops have been widely debated for their impacts on health, the environment, and society. This report reviews 20 years of GE crop use, highlighting uncertainties about their economic, agronomic, health, and safety effects, while also exploring their future potential with emerging technologies.
GMOs
Genetic Gains in Agronomic and Selected End-Use Quality Traits over a Century of Plant Breeding of Canada Western Red Spring Wheat (October 2015)
Canadian Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat, Canada’s primary wheat market class, has undergone significant improvements over the past century through plant breeding efforts. This study evaluated CWRS wheat cultivars from Red Fife to Superb using 24 trials over 19 years in Saskatchewan to measure genetic gains in agronomic traits and end-use quality.
