Excellence in plant and microbial science
Streptomyces are a group of soil bacteria that are the source of most antibiotics in clinical use today. The John Innes Centre is known as the ‘home of Streptomyces genetics’; here we take a whistle-stop tour through the illustrious history of the research into this bacterium
John Innes Centre scientists are leading the way in exciting new collaborations to use the power of beneficial soil bacteria as a sustainable way to suppress pests and crop diseases.
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Scientists at the John Innes Centre are recognised for their contributions to the research community, both nationally and internationally
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Dr Myriam Charpentier’s group at the John Innes Centre is exploring root endosymbiosis, the mutual relationships between plants, bacteria and fungi that give some plants the ability to supply themselves with nutrients.
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