Excellence in plant and microbial science
Dr Pawel Mikulski is currently focused on the molecular events behind what constitutes the epigenetic switch, looking for an answer to the question; how do cells know what activity of which genes to switch on or off?
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Genes which confer resistance to the deadly fungal disease stem rust have been successfully transferred from wheat into barley
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Researchers have shed fresh light on the evolution and function of the shapes we see in nature - using as a model the heart shaped fruits of the Capsella genus
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How do plants attract those pollinators, and how do they make sure their pollen gets to the correct species in order to be effectively spread? We sat down with new Group Leader Dr Kelsey Byers to find out
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Explore the past, present and future of plants at Science Gallery Bengaluru’s first digital exhibition PHYTOPIA from 21 to 30 August 2020
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A project working on disrupting and preventing bacterial diseases in a number of staple crops was given a boost last month with the announcement of new technological developments
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The inspirational research of Professor Dame Caroline Dean (FRS) is today recognised in the Royal Society’s 2020 Awards and Medals
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Compounds tested for their potential as antibiotics have demonstrated promising activity against one of the deadliest infectious diseases - tuberculosis (TB)
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Plants interact with a very broad range of microbial life forms in their natural environment. In most cases this isn't an issue, but sometimes these interactions can have profound impacts on plant health - either positive or negative
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