Associate Professor and Head, Department of Plant Science
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
105 Agriculture Building
66 Dafoe Road
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
Dr. Doug Cattani
Education
- PhD. 2000. Plant Production Ecology. Wageningen University, Wageningen, the Netherlands
- MSc. 1987. Plant Breeding. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
- B.S.A. 1983. Plant Science. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
Teaching
- PLNT/ANSC 4410 - Grassland Agriculture - co-teach with Dr. Emma McGeough, Animal Science
- PLNT 0750 - Forage and Pasture Production
Research
Research interests
Dr. Cattani's research focuses on the use of herbaceous perennial species for food, feed, fibre and fuel. Areas range from plant breeding through the agronomic impact of use and cultivation on plant development and performance.
Current research projects
- Breeding and agronomic development of intermediate wheatgrass for human consumption for western Canadian producers.
- Breeding of herbaceous perennial for use in western Canadian beef production.
- Utilizations of C4 perennial grasses for bioenergy use.
- Adaptation and use of herbaceous perennials for climate change mitigation.