In this issue of Advances we take a look at research that is primarily driven by curiosity, to investigate and understand the sights, smells, shapes and senses of plants

The shapes of nature, its fruits, leaves and petals, are a marvel to behold. But what is the function behind these diverse forms?

A round-up of recent research from the John Innes Centre from summer 2021

Dr Laila Moubayidin aims to reveal the mechanism that determines organ symmetry in plants, at the cellular, molecular and genetic level

How understanding plants’ internal clocks can help sustainable agriculture

Dr Kelsey Byers’ research at the John Innes Centre carries with it a whiff of intrigue...

Solving the puzzle of how connections between plant cells open and close in response to disease-causing microbes

An international team are dissecting the way plants sense and remember winter cold, revealing insights into fundamental biology and addressing global challenges such as climate change in the process

Scientists at the John Innes Centre are recognised for their contributions to the research community, both nationally and internationally

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