Shanna M. Quilichini, M.Sc.
Salinity Laboratory Lead Biologist
Design and implementation of greenhouse hydroponic testing to assess crop salinity and abiotic stress tolerance.
Current research and/or projects
- Greenhouse salinity tolerance testing for a variety of Canadian crop species
Current Projects:
- Evaluating AAC Trueman Alfalfa in Saskatchewan
- Development of Salt Tolerant Alfalfa Cultivars Adapted to Western Canada
- Identification of Genetic Factors Contributing to Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Intermediate Wheatgrass
- Climate Smart Condiment Mustards for Crop Productivity and Resilience
- Soybean Germplasm for Drought Tolerance
Research and/or project statements
- Plant abiotic stress
- Development of salt tolerant cultivars
- Forage research of native legumes in the Canadian prairies
- Identification of plants native to the Canadian prairie ecozone
- Statistical design, analysis and interpretation
Education and awards
M.Sc. Plant Science (Forage), University of Saskatchewan, 2020
Scholarship Recipient, Southwest Forage Association, 2018-2019
B.Sc. Biology, Ecology & Environment (Co-op), University of Regina, 2012
Key publications
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S.R. Asselin, S.M. Quilichini, B. Biligetu and D.J. Cattani. (2024). Evaluation of Salinity Tolerance in Global Accessions of Intermediate Wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium (Host) Barkworth & D.R. Dewey) Germplasm. 31st Annual Plant and Animal Genome Conference, San Diego, CA., USA. January 11th-17th, 2024.
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Research facility
1 Airport Road
Swift Current, SK S9H 3X2
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Language
English