Excellence in plant and microbial science
We welcome changes to the regulation of genome edited plants announced by Defra which aim to cut unnecessary red tape when using the technology in plants for research and development.
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We are delighted to announce that the Wolfson Foundation is generously supporting our ambitious vision Healthy Plants, Healthy People, Healthy Planet (HP3), by awarding £1.1 million to the project.
Read about the wolfson foundation supports a revolutionary new plant and microbial sciences hub
We’re looking for creative early-career or established researchers who wish to develop exciting long-term independent programmes in plant and microbial science and be part of our highly collaborative culture
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Grass is cut regularly by our mowers and grazed on by cows and sheep, yet continues to grow back. The secret to its remarkable regenerative powers lies in part in the shape of its leaves, but how that shape arises has been a topic of longstanding debate
Read about scientists solve the grass leaf conundrum
A gene which has profound effects on the production of seeds has been identified by researchers
Read about gene-editing discovery yields high promise for wheat fertility in a changing climate
Spanning eight research institutes and universities and aiming to develop new wheat germplasm containing the next generation of key traits
Read about designing future wheat
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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An innovative method of controlling a range of damaging crop diseases using native, beneficial soil bacteria has emerged from a research-industry collaboration.
Read about ‘Smart soil bugs offer farmers an ecofriendly route to controlling crop diseases’
Our Director Professor Dale Sanders outlines four key elements that he has learned about making the most of collaborations.
Read about ‘Four things I have learned about science as a collaborative endeavour’