Canadian Pulse Research Workshop - Kidney Beans

PROGRAM

The 13th Canadian Pulse Research Workshop (CPRW) program will feature a dynamic lineup of presentations, poster sessions, and networking opportunities focused on key areas of pulse research. Sessions will cover topics such as breeding and genomics, sustainable cropping systems, pest management and agronomy, processing innovations, health benefits, and emerging technologies. The program is designed to foster collaboration, share the latest scientific advancements, and support innovation across the pulse sector. 

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Sunday
November 15

Room Location
Sheraton Cavalier

Registration and check-in open — collect your materials and get ready for the workshop.

  • Please visit the registration desk upon arrival to check in and collect your workshop materials for the 13th Canadian Pulse Research Workshop.

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Monday
November 16

Venue
Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon

Day 1 highlights root rot, research strategy alignment, and concurrent sessions on breeding, genomics, and processing applications.

  • When Roots Go Rogue: Root Rot Resistance in Lentil
    8:30 am - 9:00 am

    Sabine Banniza, Professor, Crop Development Centre, University of Saskatchewan

    Lentil production is threatened by a complex of root rot pathogens, most notably Aphanomyces euteiches, Fusarium avenaceum, and several species in the Fusarium solani species complex. Given the limited effectiveness of field based control strategies, genetic resistance is expected to play a critical role in sustaining lentil production in infested regions. Encouragingly, sources of resistance to A. euteiches, F. avenaceum, and at least one member of the F. solani species complex have been identified, and research into the genetic basis of this resistance is now emerging.

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    An Underground Expedition: Uncovering interactions between soilborne pathogens that confound pea and lentil root rot management
    9:00 am - 9:30 am

    Syama Chatterton, Lethbridge Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-food Canada, Research Scientist, Pulse Crop Pathology

    Pea and lentil root rot has been impacting production on the prairies since 2011. Research began with identifying the many pathogens comprising the root rot complex and defining their pathogenicity and host range. Subsequent explorations on the nature of interactions between pathogen groups reveals why managing pea and lentil root rot is so complex; what may work for one pathogen doesn’t work for another. Development of a soil DNA-based risk prediction system is also complicated by the need to accurately quantify multiple pathogens and pathogen variants. Current research is digging deeper to uncover the mechanisms by which pathogens interact at the host interface and to identify host defense responses to multiple pathogens resulting in broad-spectrum resistance. 

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    Panelists:

    • William Gruel, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture

    • Angela Bedard-Haughn, Dean, University of Saskatchewan College of Agriculture & Bioresources

    • Mehmet Tulbek, President, Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre

    • Sherrilyn Phelps M.Sc., P.Ag., C.C.A., Director of Research & Development, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers

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Tuesday
November 17

Venue
Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon

Evening Banquet will be held in the
Riverview Room at the Remai Modern

Day 2 explores plenary and concurrent sessions on pulse health benefits, pest management, and sustainable diversified cropping systems.

  • Plant Proteins and LDC
    8:30 am - 9:00 am

    Dr. Manoj Kumar, VP & CTO, Louis Dreyfus Company Plant Proteins Business

    Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) has completed the construction of its pea protein isolate (PPI) production facility, supporting the growth trajectory of its plant proteins business, as part of its Food & Feed Solutions Platform. This development is in line with the Group’s strategy to diversify revenue through value-added products – in this case, by producing the bast in class pea protein isolates portfolio, proprietary pea starch, and pes fiber on the market, meeting wide range of market demand, thanks to our proprietary technology, in-house R&D capabilities, and strong applications expertise. This presentation will provide LDC’s growing interest in in food ingredients and log-term commitments.

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    Pulse proteins: Sustainable, versatile, and nutritious ingredients for the plant-based future
    9:00 am - 9:30 am

    Michael Nickerson, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Research Chair in Protein Quality & Utilization, Professor, Department of Food and Bioproduct Sciences, University of Saskatchewa

    The presentation will discuss market drivers pushing pulse proteins on the global stage, along with their functional and protein quality attributes making them attractive. The presentation will also discuss challenges and opportunities for utilizing pulse proteins in growing plant-based food movement.

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    Reducing Off-Flavors in Pea Flour
    9:30 am - 10:00 am

    Clifford Hall, Professor, South Dakota State University

    The main goal of this presentation is to present information on the effectiveness of extraction methods on deflavoring of yellow pea flours and determine the impact of the extraction on flour quality. This presentation will focus on combinations of supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO2) and ethanol (EtOH) extraction as a deflavoring method. Focus will be on volatiles compounds removed and changes in flour functionality.

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Wednesday
November 18

Venue
Sheraton Cavalier

Day 3 features sessions on weed management and AI in pulse research, followed by afternoon tour excursions.

  • From Organics to Organics: A Quarter Century of Weed Control in Pulses
    8:30 am - 9:00 am

    Steve Shirtliffe, Professor, University of Saskatchewan

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    Dissecting disease resistance in pulse crops: phenotyping, genetics and pathogen effector biology
    9:00 am - 9:30 am

    Lars Kamphuis, Associate Professor, Curtin University, Australia

    Australian broadacre cropping systems are dominated by large-scale rotations of cereals, oilseeds and grain legumes under predominantly rainfed conditions. Pulses such as chickpea, lentil and lupin play a critical role in these systems by fixing atmospheric nitrogen, improving soil health, and providing valuable break-crop benefits for disease and weed management. However, these legume crops face significant biotic stresses that threaten yield and stability.

    At the Centre for Crop and Disease Management, we conduct pre-breeding research to improve disease resistance in pulses while advancing our understanding of the molecular arsenal deployed by pathogens to infect their hosts. Our team focuses on Ascochyta blight in pulses, Botrytis grey mould in chickpea and lentil, and Sclerotinia stem rot in lupin. This presentation will outline the phenotyping assays in controlled environments and the field used to screen germplasm for resistance, together with the genetic and genomic resources developed to dissect the inheritance of resistance and to characterise the pathogen effector repertoire.

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    9:30 am - 10:00 am

    Kristen MacMillan, Agronomist-in-Residence and Instructor, University of Manitoba

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  • Three diverse and experiential optional, concurrent, off-site tours have been planned to better explore the pulse industry in Saskatchewan. All tours depart from the Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon Hotel at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 18 and include round-trip transportation, returning to the hotel by 4:00 PM at the latest. All tours have a maximum capacity, so secure your spot early to not miss out. All three tours occur at the same time, so you may only choose one tour to take part in. Optional tours have an add-on cost of $50 per person.

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