Christina Eynck, Ph.D.

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Research Scientist

I develop new germplasm and varieties of the alternative oilseed crops camelina (Camelina sativa) and carinata (Brassica carinata) and conduct research on these crops in the areas of genetics, genomics and phenomics.

Current research and/or projects

  • Development of camelina (Camelina sativa) and Ethiopian mustard (Brassica carinata) cultivars with improved agronomic and quality traits adapted to the Canadian Prairies
  • Genetic enhancement of camelina and Ethiopian mustard germplasm
  • Development of a pollination control system in Ethiopian mustard and Polish canola (B. rapa)
  • Phenotyping of Ethiopian mustard  and camelina mapping populations for the development of molecular markers associated with agronomic and quality traits

Research and/or project statements

  • The development and breeding of alternative crops for new food and non-food uses aims to support economic and ecological sustainability of Western Canadian agriculture through increased diversification of crops and biodiversity in the agricultural landscape

Education and awards

Education

  • 2008                Ph.D. (Agricultural Sciences), Georg-August-University, Göttingen, Germany
  • 2002                M.Sc. (Agricultural Sciences), Christian-Albrechts-University, Kiel, Germany
  • 2002                B.Sc. (Agricultural Sciences), Christian-Albrechts-University, Kiel, Germany
  • 1999                Intermediate Diploma (Biology), Christian-Albrechts-University, Kiel, Germany

Awards

  • Prize for Best Poster at the 2018 Meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops in London, ON: 2018
  • Visiting Fellowship in Canadian Government Laboratories (NSERC): 2008
  • Highest mark in the 2002 Agricultural Sciences graduating class: 2002

International experience and/or work

  • 2017 -              Research Scientist, Oilseed Breeding for Biofuels and Bioproducts, AAFC-SRDC
  • 2011-2017       Plant Breeder (Camelina sativa), Linnaeus Plant Sciences Inc., Saskatoon, SK
  • 2008-2011       Visiting fellow in Canadian Government Laboratories (NSERC), AAFC-SRDC
  • 2002-2003       Research Fellow, Institute for Plant Breeding Research, Cologne, Germany.

Key publications

  1. Eynck, C., Shrestha, D., Vollmann, J., Falk, K.C., and Friedt, W. (2013). "Sustainable oil crops production.", in Singh, B.P. (ed.) - Biofuel Crop Sustainability, CABI Publishing, Wallingford, UK, Chapter 5, pp. 165-204.

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  2. Eynck, C. and Falk, K.C. (2013). "Camelina (Camelina sativa).", in Singh, B.P. (ed.) - Biofuel crops: Production, physiology and genetics, CABI Publishing, Wallingford, UK, Chapter 17, pp. 369-391.

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  3. Kutcher, H.R., Eynck, C., Gossen, B.D., Turkington, T.K., Brandt, S.A., and Xi, K. (2012). "Disease implications of canola-intensive crop rotations.", in Beckie, H.J. and Hall, L.M. (eds.) - Topics in Canadian Weed Science. Vol. 9. New Crops and Crops with Second-Generation Traits, Canadian Weed Science Society – Société canadienne de malherbologie, Pinawa, MB, pp. 49-66.

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  4. Eynck, C. (2012). "Camelina sativa – an old crop with new prospects in sustainable agriculture.", Plant Canada 2012 (joint meeting of the Canadian Society of Agronomy (CSA), Canadian Society for Horticultural Science (CSHS), Certified Crop Advisors (CCA), North American Fruit Explorers (NAFEX)): Adapting Crops to Change, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, July 16-19, 2012.

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  5. Eynck, C., Séguin-Swartz, G., Clarke, W.E., Parkin, I.A.P. (2012). Monolignol biosynthesis is associated with resistance to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in Camelina sativa. Molecular Plant Pathology, [online] 13(8), 887-899. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1364-3703.2012.00798.x

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  6. Eynck, C., Clarke, W.E., Séguin-Swartz, G.T., and Parkin, I.A.P. (2011). "Stopping the enemy in its tracks – towards understanding the role of monolignol biosynthesis in resistance of Camelina sativa to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum.", Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology, 33(2), pp. 275. (Abstract)

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  7. Eynck, C., Clarke, W.E., Sidebottom, C., Sharpe, A.G., Séguin-Swartz, G.T., and Parkin, I.A.P. (2011). "Molecular analysis of resistance to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in Camelina sativa.", 13th International Rapeseed Congress, Prague, Czech Republic, June 5-9, 2011.

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  8. Eynck, C., Clarke, W.E., Sidebottom, C., Séguin-Swartz, G.T., Sharpe, A.G., and Parkin, I.A.P. (2011). "A new crop threatened by a long-known pathogen: studies on resistance of Camelina sativa to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum.", Camelina Project (Genome Atlantic) Annual General Meeting, Truro, NS, Canada, June 2011.

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  9. Kutcher, H.R., Eynck, C., Gossen, B.D., Turkington, T.K., and Brandt, S.A. (2011 accepted). "Implications of Canola Intensive Crop Rotations, in Canadian Weed Science Society", Topics in Canadian Weed Science.

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  10. Kutcher, H.R., Eynck, C., Turkington, T.K., Gossen, B.D., and Brandt, S.A. (2010). "Implications of Intensive Canola Rotations.", Canadian Weed Science Society 64th Annual Meeting, Delta Regina, Regina, SK, Canada, November 15-18, 2010, Invited Presentation.

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  11. Eynck, C., Clarke, W.E., Sidebottom, C., Sharpe, A.G., Séguin-Swartz, G.T., and Parkin, I.A.P. (2010). "Sclerotinia stem rot resistance in Camelina sativa.", Canadian Phytopathological Society (CPS-SK) Saskatchewan Regional 2010 Meeting, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, December 9, 2010.

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  12. Kutcher, H.R., Dokken-Bouchard, F.L., Eynck, C., Turkington, T.K., Gossen, B.D., and Brandt, S.A. (2010). "Canola disease management and at bit of barley work.", Manitoba Agronomists 2010 Conference, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, December 14-15, 2010, Invited talk.

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  13. Kutcher, H.R., Dokken-Bouchard, F.L., Eynck, C., Turkington, T.K., Gossen, B.D., and Brandt, S.A. (2010). "Pest implications of intensive canola rotations.", Information Update for Ministry of Agriculture crop specialists, U of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan, SK, Canada, December 16, 2010.

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  14. Eynck, C. (2010). "Camelina sativa – Important diseases and resistance to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum.", 35th Annual Meeting of the Western Committee on Plant Disease, Lethbridge, AB, Canada, October 14, 2010.

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  15. Eynck, C., Sidebottom, C., Clarke, W.E., Sharpe, A.G., Séguin-Swartz, G.T., and Parkin, I.A.P. (2010). "SNP discovery in Camelina sativa – towards identifying molecular markers for resistance to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum.", 17th Crucifer Genetics Workshop Brassica, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, September 5-8, 2010.

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  16. Kutcher, H.R., Eynck, C., Turkington, T.K., Gossen, B.D., and Brandt, S.A. (2010). "Pest implications of intensive canola rotations.", 64th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Weed Science Society / Société canadienne de malherbologie, Delta Regina, Regina, SK, Canada, November 16-18, 2010. (Presentation)

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  17. Eynck, C., Singh, R., Higgins, E.E., Gugel, R.K., Huebert, T., and Parkin, I.A.P. (2010). "Development of genomic resources for Camelina sativa.", 17th Crucifer Genetics Workshop Brassica, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, September 5-8, 2010.

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  18. Kutcher, H.R., Eynck, C., Turkington, T.K., Gossen, B.D., and Brandt, S.A. (2010). "Pest implications of intensive canola rotations.", Saskatchewan Plant Disease Committee meeting, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, December 10, 2010.

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  19. Eynck, C. and Séguin-Swartz, G.T. (2009). "Reaction of Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (Lib.) de Bary.", Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology, 31(4), pp. 483. (Abstract)

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  20. Séguin-Swartz, G.T., Eynck, C., Gugel, R.K., Strelkov, S.E., Olivier, C.Y., Li, J.L., Klein-Gebbinck, H.W., Caldwell, C.D., and Falk, K.C. (2009). "Diseases of false flax, Camelina sativa (L.).", Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology, 31(4), pp. 497. (Abstract)

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Research facility

107 Science Place
Saskatoon, SK S7N 0X2
Canada

Affiliations

  • Saskatchewan Advisory Council on Grain Crops (SACGC)

  • Canadian Seed Growers’ Association

Language

English

Other languages

German