March 20, 2015 – London, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
A&L Biologicals Inc. is receiving an investment of $1.19 million to help develop a diagnostic test that will help corn producers increase their productivity through improved plant and soil health, MP Susan Truppe (London North Centre), on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, announced today.
A&L Biologicals will use molecular technologies to detect and diagnose microorganisms that impact corn output. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada researchers at the Southern Crop Protection and Food Research Centre in London will collaborate with industry on a number of activities, including research into new green microbe-enhanced manure fertilizers.
Emily Hogeveen
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Gerry Ritz
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Dr George Lazarovits, Research Director
A&L Biologicals
Agroecology Research Services Centre
2136 Jetstream Road
London, Ontario N5V 3P5
519-457-2575 ext. 246
Lazarovitsg@alcanada.com
