Research Projects

Designing and teaching a course for agricultural consultants.

This project was aimed at determining potassium doses (5 doses) to apply before planting on nitrogen-fertigated cucumber crops grown on plastic mulch.

Exploration of the potential of detecting water stress in lowbush blueberries using a thermal infrared imaging sensor installed on a drone.

The aim of this project is to improve the productivity of haskap orchards by promoting more efficient water and nutrient uptake.

The aim of this project was to study the relationship between thermal imaging data collected by drone and agrometerological indicators of water stress in potato crops.

The hypothesis was that it should be possible to measure sap flow in apple trees and correlate it with soil water conditions and the weather.

The aim of this project was to leverage the efficiency of drip irrigation and splitting nitrogen inputs into multiple applications to reduce total nitrogen inputs per unit produced and provide better economic and environmental alternatives to conventional irrigation.

The goal of this project was to measure the impact of irrigation management on nitrogen uptake and available soil nitrogen on several cultivars under commercial production conditions.

The aim of this project is to evaluate this aspect of potato production economics to assist producers and their advisors.

The purpose of the project was to develop techniques and tools for maintaining paper mulch during crop growth.

To manage clogging risks, the project automated pumping based on water turbidity and cover the filter to prevent light from entering the water and thus reduce algal bloom. 

The aim of this project was to field-test sound irrigation practices and band application of various types of fertilizers at ridging time to eliminate fertigation and increase the efficiency of fertilizer and water use under plastic mulch.

The goal of this project was to develop an “irrigation roadshow” for eight farming regions in Québec.

The aim of the project was to measure the performance and water requirements of eight potato cultivars under commercial production conditions.

Using sound irrigation management to control frost and water stress in lowbush blueberry helps stabilize yield while minimizing environmental impacts.