University in Winnipeg, Manitoba — Canada’s Prairie Region (North America)
Dr. Baldur Rosmund Stefansson
O.C., O.M., Ph.D.
— (1917-2002) —
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 17, 2022
1. Dr. Baldur Rosmund Stefansson Marker
Born in Vestfold, Manitoba, Dr. Stefansson received his Ph.D. in Plant Science from the University of Manitoba in 1966. He is internationally known for his vision and innovative research methods that transformed rapeseed into Canola. One of the world's largest oilseed crops, Canola is recognized by health organizations around the world for its superior nutritional benefits.
Artist
Madeleine Vrignon
Sculpture sponsored by
Richardson Foundation
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1966.
Location. 49° 48.609′ N, 97° 7.989′ W. Marker is in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It is in University. Marker can be reached from Chancellors Circle, 0.2 kilometers north of Dafoe Road West. Marker is located in Innovation Plaza, just north of the University of Manitoba Administration Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 66 Chancellors Circle, Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dr. H. Bruce Chown (here, next to this marker); Carol Ann Shields (née Warner) (here, next to this marker); Dr. John Maxwell Bowman (here, next to this marker); Arthur Henry Reginald Buller (1874-1944)
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More about this marker. Innovation Plaza was established in 2013 to celebrate and honour University of Manitoba academic staff who have demonstrated sustained excellence and global impact and influence through a body of research, scholarly works or creative activities with a series of commemorative busts.
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1. Baldur R. Stefansson.
He worked in the Department of Plant Science for the University of Manitoba as a professor and researcher. He worked with Dr. Keith Downey to develop a variety of rapeseed that could be used as an edible oil. This is known as canola and is one of Canada's top edible oil and one of the largest oilseed crops in the world. He received Honorary Doctorates from the University of Manitoba in 1997 and the University of Iceland in 2000. He was inducted to the(Submitted on April 3, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame in 2002.Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 17, 20222. Dr. Baldur Rosmund Stefansson SculptureArtist: Madeleine Vrignon
2. Baldur Rosmund Stefansson.
In 1974, Stefansson registered Tower, the first canola variety low in erucic acid and meal low in glucosinolates, and thereafter the appeal of the crop expanded. By 1999 approximately 14 million acres were dedicated to growing canola, supporting a 2.5 billion dollars a year industry. Stefansson was recognized for subsequent significant genetic alterations to the food value of the oil, industrial quality of the oil, and feed value of meal produced from the seed.(Submitted on April 3, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
3. Dr. Baldur Stefansson - Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame.
During a long and productive career at the University of Manitoba, Dr. Baldur Stefansson made a major contribution to Canada, Canadians, and people around the world through his outstanding work in developing canola. Often referred to as the “father of canola”, he was a modest individual with a keen sense of purpose. His dedication to the development of a new edible oilseed demonstrated his great ability to focus on solutions; his prodigious reading and astounding memory were a great asset leading to the success of his research.(Submitted on April 3, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 17, 2022
3. Dr. Baldur Rosmund Stefansson Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 3, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
