Cloned stem rust resistance genes offer glimpse of future crop protection
Genes which confer resistance to the deadly fungal disease stem rust have been successfully transferred from wheat into barley
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Press Release Research gets to the heart of organ shape in nature
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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Blog How plants use scent to attract pollinators
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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21 AugEvent PHYTOPIA Exhibition
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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Blog Agri-tech plots to prevent bacterial blight in crops
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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News Royal Society award for Professor Dame Caroline Dean
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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Press Release Compounds show promise in search for tuberculosis antibiotics
Compounds tested for their potential as antibiotics have demonstrated promising activity against one of the deadliest infectious diseases - tuberculosis (TB)
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Blog How do plants defend themselves?
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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News Boost for smart green farming innovation
A smart agriculture innovation developed by a John Innes Centre researcher has received recognition in a prestigious competition
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