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Partner blog feature: Variety is the spice of life, and it may also be the secret to year-round blueberry production

Like many crops, blueberry plants are highly sensitive to environmental conditions. As part of the Homegrown Innovation Challenge sponsored by the Weston Family Foundation, Simon Fraser University, BeriTech Inc., and AgricUltra Advancements are teaming up to apply advanced and proprietary technologies like airflow management to create the perfect growing conditions. Their plant-centric approach focuses on selecting blueberry varieties that are best suited to indoor growing and tailoring environmental conditions to drive optimal fruit yields and quality.

 Simon Fraser University VentureLabs is a Bioenterprise Canada Collaborative Partner.

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