Information in crop genetics and genomics

FROM GENE TO FIELD
WITH DR. HEATHER RAY

ROCHFORT GENE CONSULTING, Saskatoon, SK. Canada.

Science • Agronomic • Management
Agriculture Consulting Services

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ROCHFORT GENE CONSULTING by DR. HEATHER RAY PROVIDES INFORMATION, EXPERTISE AND ANALYSIS IN CROP GENETICS AND GENOMICS.

Dr. Heather Ray experience is in scientific research on plants, working in biotechnology and plant breeding-related areas for industry, at academic institutions and in federal government laboratories.

SERVICES

MOLECULAR GENETICS AND BIOINFORMATICS, PATHOLOGY AND PLANT BREEDING

SCIENTIFIC

Gene Expression And Regulation

  • Molecular genetics/biotechnology
  • Biochemical and metabolomic analysis
  • Plant abiotic stress
  • Genomics analysis
  • Microbiological techniques
  • Tissue culture
  • Genome editing,
  • Bioinformatic analysis

AGRONOMIC

Plant Pathology And Plant-Microbe Interactions

  • Classical and molecular plant breeding
  • Design and operation of field trials and breeding nurseries
  • Disease trials and assays, variety trials, plant/weed interactions
  • PNT trials
  • Statistical analysis
  • Greenhouse management
  • Plant types: pulses, canola and mustards, forages, grains, neutraceutical species

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Plant Breeding, Field Trials And Genome Analysis

  • Scientific methods development and troubleshooting,
  • Grant writing and assessment,
  • Review and report writing,
  • Preparation and editing of scientific papers,
  • Teaching methods and principles,
  • Project design, development and setup,
  • Budget development.

WESTERN CANADA

We are deeply embedded in the rural communities we serve. Our clients will find us on the farm, volunteering within our communities, serving on boards, and advocating for agriculture, wherever we go.

INSTANT GROW

We work with producers, agribusiness owners, farm organizations, and co-operatives, offering a range of advice, research, reviews, and other services to help them succeed.

TRULY MULTI-PURPOSE & OUTSTANDING

Consultancy founded on thirty years of scientific research in genetics, plant pathology, antinutritional factors, abiotic stress (drought, salt, cold stress), bioinformatic analysis, plant breeding and variety development, genome editing

Carrying out research assessments, data analysis, bioinformatic and statistical analysis, designing and preparing projects and grants, preparing reports and papers, lab setup, experimental and field trial design

Confidential reports or for publication

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WHO

WE ARE

Heather Ray, Ph.D., P.Ag.

Professional with many years of experience in scientific research on plants, working in biotechnology and plant breeding-related areas for industry, at academic institutions and in federal government laboratories.

  • Doctorate in plant genetics
  • Experienced crop research scientist
  • Access to other professional researchers on an as-needed basis

THE TEAM

DR. HEATHER RAY

DOCTORATE IN PLANT GENETICS

Ph.D. in Plant Genetics (University of Alberta): genetics, recombination, plant breeding, statistics, plant biochemistry and physiology, molecular biology, agroecology (weed/crop interactions). Dr. Heather Ray loves the bright yellow canola fields and the people and companies she gets to work with, and the industry that we’re lucky to get our hands dirty in, every day.

NADER HANNA

AG. MARKETING & ADVERTISING

Marketing and Technology Director, Creative Engagement, Designer, and Social Media Strategist helping clients realize the synergy between the Brand & the Business. From strategy to execution, we provide creative solutions to advance the world’s largest industry. Agriculture is more than our expertise – it's our passion.

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PROJECTS

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PATENTS

our areas of expertise

planning & strategy

Lab and field trial management and setup: genetics, recombination, plant breeding, statistics, plant biochemistry and physiology, molecular biology, agroecology

research & review

Assessment of research projects in genetics and plant breeding, statistical analyses of field data, bioinformatic analysis. Teaching and developing technical and non-technical literature

write & deliver

Project development and grant applications. Technical writing and editing in plant molecular biology and crop genetics research.

OUR PARTNERS & REVIEWS

"There are a lot of decisions to make in farming. Hiring Rochfort Gene Consulting was one of the best I made. Besides maximizing my yields, the peace of mind on all the agronomic decisions my consultant does for me is priceless."

JIMMY FERRARA

FARM MANAGER
"There are only a few people I feel I can truly trust in this world, and Heather Ray, Ph. D., P.Ag. at Rochfort Gene Consulting is one of them."

PAULA ANDREWS

President

SAMMY BROWNS

CFO
"With Rochfort Gene Consulting, I know I am making the best decisions to get the most out of each crop and season."
PARTNERS & CLIENTS

LATEST STORIES

Read more +11 January 2017 By Rochfort Gene Consulting in Research, Publication

Genome Editing of Crops

Read more +01 March 2015 By Rochfort Gene Consulting in Ag-hub, Publication

Faba Bean

Read more +01 July 2014 By Rochfort Gene Consulting in Ag-hub, Publication

Mineral Micronutrient Content in Saskatchewan, Canada

EXPERIENCE WITH RESEARCH IN GOVERNMENT AND INDUSTRY LABS

Dr. Ray’s career experience in scientific research has included work in agricultural biotechnology, plant pathology, plant breeding and allied areas for industry, at academic institutions and in federal government laboratories. Dr. Ray has worked with researchers, companies, and agencies to identify and analyse areas of high interest, develop and explore new projects.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

Rochfort Gene Consulting Inc.

134 - 107th Street West.
Saskatoon, SK. S7N1P1 
Canada

Tel: 306.292.5562
From 9AM - 5PM

Email: hq@rochfortgeneconsulting.com
Web: www.rochfortgeneconsulting.com

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Rochfort Gene Consulting

Scientific Consultant for crop research agencies and organizations

Technical writing and assessment of research projects in genetics and plant breeding, statistical analyses of field data, bioinformatic analysis, technical writing and editing in plant molecular biology and crop genetics research.

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