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The Agronomy Program works on a diverse range of projects improvement management practices.
The overall goal of the Plant Breeding Program is to develop superior flue-cured tobacco cultivars.
The Plant Protection Program works to provide effective methods for disease and pest control.
Research in the curing and storage areas focuses primarily on leaf quality.
The 2026 field season is now well underway. As tobacco plants continue to develop, fungal and viral diseases may begin to appear. Several recurring field issues have already been observed this season. To learn more about the field incidents identified so far, their symptoms, and recommended management practices click here. CTRF is committed to providing […]
CTRF is pleased to welcome Dr. Gurleen Sidhu as Plant Breeder Scientist, supporting the Foundation’s plant breeding and crop improvement research programs. Dr. Sidhu completed her Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and Genetics at the University of Guelph and is recently a Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Manitoba. Her expertise includes applied plant breeding, quantitative genetics, […]
Soil fumigation in preparation for the season is underway. It is important to remember that cooler temperatures and rainy conditions experienced recently may impact the performance or efficacy of soil fumigants. When applying fumigants, ensure that soil temperature and moisture are in accordance with the label requirements and recommendations for the specific product being used. […]
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November 4, 2025
The CTRF is holding an “Open House” on Thursday, November 27, 2025, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Please stop by and…
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September 17, 2025
We’re excited to welcome Nicole Andreola back to CTRF’s Plant Protection team. With an M.Sc. in Integrative Biology and hands-on experience in lab diagnostics, pathogen…
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Supporting Research, Innovation, and Ontario Tobacco Growers The Canadian Tobacco Research Foundation (CTRF) conducts practical research to address production challenges faced by Ontario tobacco growers. The foundation evaluates new crop-protection products, and conduct research into sustainable production practices, technologies, and development of improved tobacco varieties under local growing conditions. CTRF works to provide growers with reliable, science-based information that supports informed decisions, improves crop productivity and quality, and promotes the long-term sustainability of tobacco production.
CTRF activities are organized within the following program areas: Tobacco breeding and variety development Insect pest management Plant disease management Nematode management Crop nutrition and fertilizer management Agronomy, crop quality, and production practices
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