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Jay Subramanian

Slowing Down Spoilage in Fruit and Vegetables

By using a natural plant product, Hexanal, Prof Jay Subramanian and his team have developed technology to help slow down the spoilage in fruits and vegetables.  The research developed by a 35-...20 Oct 2015
Ralph Martin

Prof Reports at Sustainable Diet Conference

Prof. Ralph Martin, Plant Agriculture, was interviewed by the Montreal Gazette on Oct. 13 for a report on a sustainable diet conference taking place in Montreal. Martin discussed the impact food...16 Oct 2015
Dr. J. O'Sullivan and Peter White with drip irrigation

Subsurface Drip Irrigation

Retired Faculty member John O’Sullivan was featured in The Norfolk News.  John has been testing subsurface drip irrigation systems at the Simcoe agricultural research station. He and a...15 Oct 2015
GCUOF market

Campus Farmer’s Market Provides Easy Access to Healthy Foods

The Guelph Centre for Urban Organic Farming partners with U of G’s Wellness Centre to provide students with affordable fruits and vegetables, as well as recipes and pairing ideas for how to...15 Oct 2015
Jay Subramanian

Jay Subramanian presents at UN General Assembly

Jay Subramanian recently presented his research in a display at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. Jay's display focused on the on nanotechnology and soft fruit preservation...02 Oct 2015
Arboretum Trees

Student Memorial Tree Dedication

The Central Student Association and the Graduate Student Association host a Student Memorial Tree Dedication in September of every year to recognize students who passed away during their time at...24 Sep 2015
Cannon with sod

DTM Students Sod Old Jeremiah

University of Guelph Turfgrass students sodded the campus cannon with Greenhorizons sod.  This tradition of decorating the cannon, AKA Old Jeremiah, began in 1973 as a protest against war...24 Sep 2015
Dave Hooker recieving his award

David Hooker Receives the OAC Award for Excellence in Extension

Congratulations to all the 2015 OAC Faculty Award recipients, who received their awards at the OAC Community BBQ.  OAC Dean Rob Gordon presented the awards.  Dr. David Hooker of Plant Ag...22 Sep 2015
Grad council positions delais from body of test

Graduate Involvement - Open Positions

If ever there was a time to follow your passion and do something that matters to you, now is certainly that time! OAC Graduate Student Council (OAC GSC) Sitting on the council is a great way...14 Sep 2015
 Manuka flowers and native bee image

New Innovative Weed Management for Organic Crops

An article recently appeared in the Norfolk News on an organic weed control project spearheaded by the University of Guelph.  Plant Ag Grad students Sierra Harris and Rachel Riddelle are working...11 Sep 2015

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