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There are thousands of hectares of tree nursery land in Canada, producing ~13 million trees annually.
The soil management techniques at these nurseries have a significant impact on the carbon storage and health of these trees and the soil in which they are grown.
The Goal
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To construct a database of complex data for trees growing in different soil types and develop a predictive tool that will provide evidence-based recommendations for optimal soil conditions and tree diagnostics.
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The Opportunity
There is very little tree-nursery specific information on best management practices for soil health, and a lack of decision-making tools for growers to improve soil health and carbon. We are applying Vineland’s expertise in metabolomics to assist in identifying the best soil management practices for Canada’s nursery growers and improve the overall carbon storage functioning of these soils.
