Pre-Breeding for Linseed Straw Management
Project Description The objectives of this project were to deliver novel, non-GMO, pre-breeding variants of an elite Canadian linseed variety […]
Isolation, characterization and clinical applications of flax mucilage
Objectives Project Description Dietary fibre enhances a number of physiological functions, particularly gastrointestinal functioning. The consumption of non-fermentable dietary fibre, […]
Digestibility of dairy rations containing extruded flax products
Project Decsription There is widespread interest in the inclusion of flax seed in human and animal diets for health and […]
Monitoring soil organic carbon on commercial direct-seeded fields across Saskatchewan -Phase 4: Soil Carbon Nature and Permanence Component
Project Decsription Soils are the largest terrestrial carbon sink on Earth and increasing soil organic carbon (SOC) content is a […]
Contra season (winter) nursery for oilseed flax
Objectives 1. Establish contra-season flax nursery at Leeston, New Zealand. 2. Alternate growing seasons between Leeston and Kernen Crop Research […]
Flax germplasm- Characterization and screening for seed-oil quality
Objectives Project Description As a major result of this project, the Canadian flax germplasm collection preserved at PGRC increased in […]
Determining the genetic control of flax fibre traits
Project Description One of the most challenging aspects of growing flax is managing straw during and after harvest. Reducing the […]
Jul 28, 2026
Flax Field Day
Save the Date: July 28, 2026 Location: Kernen Crop Research Farm (University of Saskatchewan), Saskatoon, SK Topics of discussion include:
Jul 7, 2026
SaskCrops Field Tour
Save the Date: July 7th Join the Saskatchewan Crop Commissions (SaskBarley, SaskOats, SaskOilseeds, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers & Sask Wheat) as […]
Jul 8 - 30, 2026
SaskOilseeds-Sponsored Summer 2026 Events
Agri-ARM Field Days July 2026 across Saskatchewan A variety of SaskOilseeds-funded research projects will be featured as part of the […]
Apr 17, 2026
2026 Spring Agronomy Newsletter
Prepare for seeding with canola and flax resources found here.