Excellence in plant and microbial science
Genomic detective work has brought researchers closer to the secret of how and why grass pea produces its notorious toxin, paving the way for this ancient and climate resilient crop to become a food of the future
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An obscure aquatic plant has helped to explain how plants avoid cracking up under the stresses and strains of growth
Read about the clue is in the glue – nature’s secret for holding it together
Development of our exciting, ground-breaking plant and microbial science and innovation hub can go ahead with confirmation of funding announced today.
Read about essential investment in plant and microbial research in norwich confirmed
The John Innes Centre today welcomes a major funding investment in its world-leading research and innovation programmes
Read about £76.6m funding boost to world-leading research at john innes centre
Research led by the John Innes Centre has discovered a cold “coping” mechanism that is under the control of the plant biological clock and could offer solutions to breeding more resilience into crops less suited to cold climates
Read about how plants cope with the cold light of day – and why it matters for future crops
Addressing critical challenges in wheat health, yield, and production in order to safeguard the future of this vital global staple crop
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Delivering 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
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Unlock 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
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Delivering new solutions to promote beneficial interactions and disease/pest resistance in crops of both national and global significance
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The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act has passed into law, receiving Royal Assent from the King. This Act will enable the development and marketing of gene edited crops in England and is a major step towards modernising our crop breeding.
Read about ‘Game-changing Genetic Technology Bill passes into law in England’
Eleven early-career researchers from the John Innes Centre took part in a female leadership training course as part of our Rosalind Franklin Women in Wheat Champions programme.
Read about ‘Training the next generation of female wheat research leaders’