Enhance Atlantic Canada’s knowledge-based bioeconomy through the development of science-driven, innovative technologies and products for increasing the sustainability of Atlantic Canada’s Christmas Trees and Greenery industry
Goal
The project goal is to develop and optimize innovative Balsam fir Christmas tree germplasm,
needle abscission control, cold acclimation induction and pest bio-control technologies that
when used in an integrated fashion will promote healthier, longer-lasting, highly-marketable
Christmas trees and greenery products.