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Listen: International ergot research being conducted at the USask

Nov 16, 2021 | 1:32 PM

MELFORT, Sask. – A researcher at the University of Saskatchewan is using ammonia and UV light to see if these factors can reduce the harmful effect of ergot in cereal crops.

USask PhD student Jensen Cherewyk’s work has been recognized with a $35,000 scholarship.

Alice McFarlane is the Agriculture Information Director for 105 CJVR and Saskatchewan’s BeachRadioSK.ca in Melfort, Sask.