b'Ruojing Wang is Changing the World of Seed Testing in CanadaThe founder of the International Seed Morphology Association is bridging the gap between the public and private seed testing spheres.By Marc ZienkiewiczRUOJING WANGcurrently heads up Canadas last remain-ing federal government laboratory for seed certification testing and weed seeds analysis. But this isnt a story about a scientist fighting to keep public seed testing services alive. Quite the opposite.When Wanghead of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Seed Science & Technology Section in Saskatoon, Sask.first joined the CFIA in 2006, she was struck by the legacy methods that had remained unchanged for nearly a century.I was amazed that for over 100 years, we hadnt been able to advance our testing methods, Wang recalls. But I soon realized that its not because we lack the will to innovate. Its due to the complexity involvedquality control, regulations, and taxonomy all play a role.Shes remained undeterred in her quest to modernize seed testing, and her solution is clear: embracing new business models that leverage the talent and technology found in the private sector. She cites Canadas strong relationship between govern-ment and private sector labs as a model for other countries.Ive always felt that the government lab plays a critical roleRuojing Wang is head of the Canadian Food because we dont just conduct our own testing; we also enableInspection Agency Seed Science & Technology others, particularly the private sector, to do their testing, sheSection in Saskatoon, Sask.says. PHOTO: DANIEL NWABUKO/DAEKOPHOTOGRAPHY.COM64/ SEEDWORLD.COMINTERNATIONAL EDITION 2025'