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. […]
The CTRF is committed to supplying growers with information for the 2026 growing season. If you need assistance with identification of a greenhouse issue or general information related to tobacco production, please contact the CTRF. Please read through this crop news update to become familiar with common diseases and control methods that you may encounter […]
The Canadian Tobacco Research Foundation (CTRF) is seeking a technical expert to contribute to all aspects of an established applied and basic research program focused on flue-cured tobacco production in Southwestern Ontario. This is a full-time position supporting both applied and basic research activities. Please follow this link for the job description and more information […]
The Canadian Tobacco Research Foundation (CTRF) is dedicated to supporting growers throughout the 2025 growing season by providing timely and reliable information. If you need assistance with identifying field issues or have questions related to tobacco production, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We encourage you to review this crop news update to stay informed […]
As we are starting another tobacco season, it’s crucial to keep an eye on weeds that can weaken tobacco crops. Throughout the growing season, weeds can exert substantial effects on crop growth, yield, and quality through various mechanisms. Weeds compete with crops for crucial resources such as water, nutrients, and sunlight, ultimately diminishing crop vigor […]
The CTRF is committed to supplying growers with information for the 2025 growing season. If you need assistance with identification of a greenhouse issue or general information related to tobacco production, please contact the CTRF. Please read through this crop news update to become familiar with pests, disorders and management methods that you may encounter […]
We’ve updated our bulletins covering tobacco pests and disorders in the greenhouse, field, as well as during harvesting and curing. All bulletins are now organized and accessible under the Plant Protection link. Visit the link to explore the latest resources and information to support your tobacco crop management. Post prepared and sent by Canadian Tobacco […]
Environmental spots (Weather Fleck) As the 2024 tobacco season advances into July, the overall crop remains robust in most locations. Recently, we experienced cases of weather fleck occurrence. Weather fleck, a leaf disorder in flue-cured tobacco, is caused by air Pollutants, primarily ozone (O3), a secondary pollutant in the atmosphere. Ozone damages leaf tissue, resulting […]
The CTRF is committed to supplying growers with information for the 2024 growing season. If you need assistance with identification of a greenhouse issue or general information related to tobacco production, please contact the CTRF. Please read through this crop news update to become familiar with pests, disorders and management methods that you may encounter […]