The Foundation

The Foundation, a non-profit organization, is a group of lettuce growers. It conducts research in genetic improvement, supported by marketing new varieties of lettuce and through public and private funders.

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Mission

Une expertise en amélioration génétique de la laitue

La mission de la Fondation est de réaliser et financer des activités de recherche et développement en matière d'amélioration génétique visant le développement de nouvelles variétés de laitue mieux adaptées aux conditions climatiques canadiennes et répondant aux besoins actuels et changeants du marché.

La permanence du programme de recherche

Le programme de recherche de La Fondation permet de recueillir des fonds pour financer et supporter un programme d'amélioration génétique de la laitue au Canada.

Members

The Foundation is privileged to have the financial support of producers and their active participation in the development of criteria for selecting varieties under our climatic conditions.

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Research

Genetic improvement of lettuce is an ongoing process of selection, evaluation and multiplication of individuals with the characteristics requested by the industry and meeting the requirements of the various market segments.

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Our romaine lettuce

Our lettuce

Three new varieties of head lettuce currently on the market – ‘AAC Canicula’, ‘AAC Richelieu’ and ‘AAC Global’ – must-haves for the fresh market and/or processing, registered in Canada. See also other varieties...

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