The iconic pea plant experiments of Gregor Mendel laid the foundations for the science of genetics. Now 160 years on, an international research collaboration has used genomics, bioinformatics and genetics to map the diversity of a globally important pea collection – revealing secrets behind the traits that Mendel made famous and uncovering agriculturally useful genetic diversity on an unprecedented scale
Read the storyAs part of the Rosalind Franklin Women in Wheat Champions programme, we welcomed twenty-nine early-career female wheat researchers from twelve different organisations to undertake female leadership training at our Dorothea de Winton Field Station.
Read the storyLaboratory-based research is essential for advancing society but it is also extremely energy and resource intensive. It’s estimated that laboratories are responsible for around 2% of global plastic waste and use 3-10 times more energy per metre squared than a typical office.
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