The John Innes Centre Mission Statement

The mission of the John Innes Centre is to enhance scientific knowledge, the quality of life and economic well being by:

Conducting world-leading fundamental and strategic research relating to the understanding and exploitation of plants and microbes, with special emphasis on yield and productivity, quality and valuable products and environmental interactions.
Disseminating knowledge, technology and know-how to meet the needs of end-users and beneficiaries.
Providing high quality doctoral and post-doctoral research training that is fully integrated into the work and life of the Centre.
Providing advice and developing innovative outreach programmes in the life sciences.