Excellence in plant and microbial science
Scientists discover the genetics inside legumes that control the production of an oxygen-carrying molecule, crucial to the plant’s close relationships with nitrogen-fixing bacteria
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Researchers have shed light on a long-standing mystery concerning how fungal spores are released and dispersed
Read about unravelling fungal spore release mechanics to guide policy on barberry planting
Professor Cathie Martin has been awarded the prestigious Rank Prize for Nutrition for her globally significant research in making fruit and vegetables more nutritious
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A newly discovered manipulation mechanism used by parasitic bacteria to slow down plant aging, may offer new ways to protect disease-threatened food crops
Read about the microbial molecule that turns plants into zombies
Researchers working to combat a devastating pest of oilseed rape have been supported by a fresh injection of funds
Read about flea beetle fight gets fresh funding injection
Spanning eight research institutes and universities and aiming to develop new wheat germplasm containing the next generation of key traits
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Developing a wider and deeper understanding of how the environment influences plant growth and development
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Investigating the vast diversity of chemicals produced by plants and microbes
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Understanding the molecular dialogue between plants and microbes, establishing how they communicate with each other and how they have evolved in relation to one another
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Environment Secretary George Eustice announces changes to the regulation of gene edited crop trials for research purposes
Read about ‘A first step towards unlocking the power of gene editing’
We’re delighted to be welcoming back Dr Philippa Borrill as our newest Group Leader. We sat down with Philippa, a former PhD student and research fellow here, to find out what she would be working on and what she’s been up to since we saw her last
Read about ‘Uncovering secrets in the giant wheat genome; Introducing Dr Philippa Borrill’