medicinal and aromatic plant research objective 4 double haploid trials 2004 prepared by d waterer j bantle p hagel funded agriculture development fund department of sciences university saskatchewan 51 campus drive saskatoon canada s7n 5a8 telephone 306 966 5855 fax 5015 e mail sask usask ca jmb127 duke program background production processing spice crops herbs represents a potential bright spot in the future s agricultural sector growers have established worldwide reputation as cost competitive suppliers superior quality plants spices based on present growth rates herb association shsa projects value primary grown products will approach 200 million annually 2010 numerous opportunities are available to add further these through blending preservation extraction encapsulation packaging number companies seized resulting significant employment economic activity both urban small town settings marketplace for medicinals is demanding rapidly changing highly stay viable must
