March 2023 - Plants-all - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Plant Science Newsletter March 31, 2023
by Martha Blouw 31 Mar '23

31 Mar '23

What’s Growing On in Plant Science? March 31, 2023; Volume 25 Greenhouse News Are researchers/students/technicians happy with the current special soil mix provided of 40% topsoil /40% sand /20% Peat? The soil elevator in the greenhouse has been out of commission for the last two years but is expected to be renovated and available for use again by March 31. In the past, people have made their desired soil mix with the topsoil, sand and peat moss which has been available in the soil mixing room. While the elevator has been out of commission, we have supplied bulk bags of a special soil mix - 40% topsoil /40% sand /20% peat. In the future, we are considering filling the soil bins with this special mix only. This mix could be lightened with the available peat or perlite. Please let Cathy.Bay(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Cathy.Bay@umanitoba.ca> or Parneet.Toora(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Parneet.Toora@umanitoba.ca> know if you want to continue using the special soil mix or mix your own. Graduate Student News · PSGSA recently held a graduate studies information session for undergraduate students in the atrium. It was well attended and well received. Thanks to Rob Duncan and Yvonne Lawley for participating. · The Plant Science Symposium was recently held at North Dakota State University in Fargo. Attendance/participation was in-person and virtual. Congratulations to Keval Shah for winning 3rd prize in the Breeding, Genetics, and Bioinformatics category (oral presentation) and to Vinuri Weerasinghe for winning 1st prize in the Plant Pathology category (oral presentation). Happy News Shuanglong Huang and Xuehua Zhang are thrilled to announce the birth of their son, Tydus Zhang Huang on March 11. Tydus weighed in at 7.6 lbs. Congratulations Mom and Dad and welcome to the world Tydus! [cid:image003.jpg@01D963BC.61079A70]

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Liquid Nitrogen - Year End
by Plant Science Orders 31 Mar '23

31 Mar '23

Hello All, Last week we ordered a new tank of Liquid Nitrogen and it is almost full. As we are getting really close to fiscal year end, we are looking to see if we can have the tank empty this week before March 31. We would appreciate if you could fill your tanks, so that we can process the chargebacks before year end. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Have a really great day! Mariana Garcia Romero University of Manitoba Department of Plant Science Rm 222, Agriculture Building 66 Dafoe Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2  phone 204.474.8225 |  fax 204.474.7528  e-mail mariana.garciaromero(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:mariana.garciaromero@umanitoba.ca>

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Biotech exhibition -- University of Manitoba - Fort Garry campus -- April 6, 2023 -- 11 am to 1 pm
by Plant Science Reception 27 Mar '23

27 Mar '23

Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. ==================================== Biotech Connect invites you to its Life Sciences Exhibition University of Manitoba - Fort Garry campus When : Wednesday, April 6, 2023 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Where : University Centre - Room Meepawa & Russell (2nd floor) The first 25 visitors will each receive a $10 gift card (registration is necessary) Sandwiches, cookies and coffee will be served!! Click here (www.SmartShow.ca) to register now and skip the registration line during the show<http://smartshow.ca/> A world of top life science products and innovations for you to explore. Pre-registration is suggested but not required See the PDF flyer for more information [https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4xguBxrscOZklyiiF8mMYYK_C6n…] Guillaume Goyette, Ph.D. | Founder and CEO guillaume(a)biotechconnect.ca<mailto:guillaume@biotechconnect.ca> 514-691-2779 | http://biotechconnect.ca Toll Free +1-833-691-2779 Prendre un rendez-vous/ Make an appointement: https://calendly.com/biotechconnect ----------------------------------------------------- Adresse de facturation / Billing address: Biotech Connect Inc. 3 Rue des Chardonnerets Blainville, QC J7C 6A4

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FW: UM Safe app
by Emily Wolverton 23 Mar '23

23 Mar '23

From: Ralph Kowatsch <Ralph.Kowatsch(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Ralph.Kowatsch@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: UM Safe app Date: March 23, 2023 at 9:46:20 AM CDT To: Doug Cattani <Doug.Cattani(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Doug.Cattani@umanitoba.ca>>, Rob Duncan <Rob.Duncan(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Rob.Duncan@umanitoba.ca>> We would encourage everyone to download the UM Safe app. It is a free download and has many useful links including Emergency Contacts (Security), Safe Walk, Mobile Blue Light and Work Alone. These features are very useful in an emergency. [cid:image001.png@01D95D6C.2E1F61C0]

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FW: Service Disruption - Agriculture/Animal Science - Tunnel Closure for Painting - March 22, 2023
by Emily Wolverton 22 Mar '23

22 Mar '23

From: PHYS. PLANT WORK ORDER DESK <ppwod(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 3:32 PM Subject: Service Disruption - Agriculture/Animal Science - Tunnel Closure for Painting - March 22, 2023 Good Afternoon, Please see below notice on behalf of Kelly Thomas. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Building(s): Animal Science, Agriculture Lecture Block, and Agriculture / Plant Science Location(s): Tunnel Timeframe (Est): Thursday, March 23rd to Tuesday, March 28th 2023 - Not including Saturday & Sunday, during Daytime Hours Category: Tunnel Closure Overview: Thursday, March 23rd to Tuesday, March 28th 2023 - Please be advised that painters will be spray painting in the tunnel, and it will be closed to the public for the duration listed above. [cid:image001.jpg@01D95CD3.3370B6E0] Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Kelly Thomas, Kelly.Thomas(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kelly.Thomas@umanitoba.ca> or by phone at (204) 770-3795. O&M Customer Service Desk 204.474.6281

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Point Building
by Emily Wolverton 22 Mar '23

22 Mar '23

With the newest flood forecast of a major flood, we should prepare to move all materials and machinery from the south side of the processing and seed storage building. To ensure adequate room and to safeguard expensive equipment, we should move the new plot combine from the drying room to Carman. This will allow for us to move other equipment and seed into the area vacated by the plot combine. While this is not adequate for all that we have, we will need to move some equipment and materials to other areas as well. I will be enquiring as to potential areas for us to store equipment and materials. Doug Douglas J. Cattani, PhD., P.Ag. Acting Department Head, Plant Science, Associate Professor, Perennial Crop Breeding (204) 474-6071 doug.cattani(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:doug.cattani@umanitoba.ca> The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. I respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and dedicate myself to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

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Reminder: Advanced Plant Science Seminar- Michelle Carkner (rm 218)
by Emily Wolverton 22 Mar '23

22 Mar '23

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Security Alert
by Martha Blouw 22 Mar '23

22 Mar '23

This morning an unknown person was found walking through the greenhouse area. 1. If you are in the building, especially after hours, and unsure if a person is allowed to be here, and you feel unsafe and/or cannot find a colleague to assist you in determining their right to be in the building, please contact security. 2. Anyone entering the building should have a key for access. Do not leave an outside door unlocked or propped open. 3. If you do not feel safe, get a colleague, or call for a safe-walk, to accompany you to your vehicle or to where you are going (e.g. bus stop, etc.). Plan ahead as much as possible. 4. Ensure all doors to labs, offices and other rooms (e.g. lunch room in the basement) are locked. Again, anyone with permitted access to the rooms will have a key. Remember, our actions can impact others. Please take care and be safe.

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FW: Opportunity - $1,500 Prize, Trophy & Fame : Giant Pumpkin Growers Seminar
by Emily Wolverton 21 Mar '23

21 Mar '23

From: Doug Cattani <Doug.Cattani(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 1:38 PM To: Emily Wolverton <Emily.Wolverton(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: FW: Opportunity - $1,500 Prize, Trophy & Fame : Giant Pumpkin Growers Seminar Emily please forward to the department. Department: FYI From: Crystal Jorgenson <Crystal.Jorgenson(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Crystal.Jorgenson@umanitoba.ca>> Opportunity - $1,500 Prize, Trophy & Fame : Giant Pumpkin Growers Seminar The Manitoba Giant Growers Association is hosting a FREE seminar on How to Grow a Giant Pumpkin. This event is a great opportunity for those interested in growing a giant pumpkin of any size - particularly over 1,000 pounds. This seminar will occur on Saturday, March 25th from 1-3 PM at the Carman Legion Hall (28 First St. N. W., Carman, MB). Growers are encouraged to take their giant pumpkin to the 33rd annual Roland Pumpkin Fair in October. Various prizes and awards will be up for grabs, with the first place winner for heaviest pumpkin receiving $1,500, a plaque, media recognition, and their name being engraved on the Edgar Van Wyck Trophy. Note: A backyard city garden can easily provide adequate space. A 20 x 20 ft. plot easily provides enough plant space to yield a 1000 lb. + pumpkin. Free seeds with proven genetics will be available (limited quantity), as well as coffee and snacks. Below is a list of the current records for the heaviest pumpkin. Which record(s) will you be breaking??? Manitoban Record: 1660.5 pounds Canadian Record: 2537.0 pounds Word Record: 2702.9 pounds (Italy)

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SWP_Safe Entry Procedure_264B Freedman Cres. (Seed building)032123.pdf
by Emily Wolverton 21 Mar '23

21 Mar '23

Good Morning, Please find the safe work procedure (SWP) for accessing the Seed Storage, Processing and Drying building at the Point. This procedure will be in effect starting March 31, 2023 and continue until a re-assessment of the riverbank is conducted. Please make sure anyone using this facility has read and is aware of this SWP. Signage and the SWP will also be posted on all entry points to the building. We will have a Q&A on this topic on March 23, 2023 at the technicians meeting at 8:45am in room 218. Please let me know if you have any concerns or comments. Best Regards, Rob Robert W. Duncan (he/him/his), Ph.D., P.Ag. Professor and Brassica Breeder Department of Plant Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Phone: 204 474 6076 Email: rob.duncan(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:rob.duncan@umanitoba.ca> The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. I respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and dedicate myself to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

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