A distinguished scientist, Jean-Pierre Dubuc has helped build one of Canada's most productive genetic improvement programs for spring cereals. When he was with he federal government's Soils and Crops Research and Development Centre, he played a leading role in the development and promotion of many new and high-quality varieties and his accomplishments have had a large impact on both domestic and foreign agricultural producers. He also took part in a number of scientific missions overseas and played a supporting role on provincial and national committees.