Not so simple: mosses and ferns offer new hope for crop protection
Mosses, liverworts, ferns and algae may offer an exciting new research frontier in the global challenge of protecting crops from the threat of disease
Read the storyMosses, liverworts, ferns and algae may offer an exciting new research frontier in the global challenge of protecting crops from the threat of disease
Read the storyA decade-long collaborative study has discovered huge genetic potential that is untapped in modern wheat varieties. The international study which appears in Nature reveals that at least 60% of the genetic diversity found in a historic collection of wheat is unused providing an unprecedented opportunity to improve modern wheat and sustainably feed a growing global...
Read about finding hidden genetic treasure: study uncovers untapped diversity in historic wheat collectionProfessor Diane Saunders has been recognised for her outstanding scientific achievements and dedication to women in STEM with the honour of Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours 2024. Professor Graham Moore FRS, Director of the John Innes Centre said, “This prestigious honour reflects Diane’s remarkable contributions to...
Read about king’s birthday honours recognition for professor diane saundersSecrets of photosynthesis have been discovered at atomic level, shedding important new light on this plant super-power that greened the earth more than a billion years ago
Read about photosynthetic secrets come to lightA valuable molecule sourced from the soapbark tree and used as a key ingredient in vaccines, has been replicated in an alternative plant host for the first time, opening unprecedented opportunities for the vaccine industry
Read about soap bark discovery offers a sustainability booster for the global vaccine marketAddressing critical challenges in wheat health, yield, and production in order to safeguard the future of this vital global staple crop
Find out moreDelivering genetic diversity and knowledge, innovative technologies and training to allow sustainable production of robust high-yielding crops including oilseed rape, pea, cereals and Brassica vegetables to identify and overcome key challenges caused by our changing climate
Find out moreUnlock the remarkable and under-exploited biosynthetic capabilities of plants and microbes to make valuable new molecules to address global challenges of food security and human health
Find out moreDelivering new solutions to promote beneficial interactions and disease/pest resistance in crops of both national and global significance
Find out moreDifferent types of barley recruit distinct communities of soil microbes to grow around their roots by releasing a custom mix of sugars and other compounds, research from the John Innes Centre finds
Read about ‘Barley plants fine-tune their root microbial communities through sugary secretions’"Having dyslexia has allowed me to think about my strengths and weaknesses objectively – and I believe this is a useful process for anyone to go through."
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