Identifying the gene for an interesting trait that might help you breed better crops isn’t always easy – especially if you’re working with wheat or barley

A new paper explains why plant breeders have found it difficult to produce wheat varieties which combine high yield and good resistance to Septoria, a disease in wheat which can cut yield losses by up to 50%

The John Innes Centre is pleased to welcome Dr Rose Kigathi from the Department of Biological Sciences, Pwani University, Kenya, for a nine-month placement as part of her AWARD fellowship

The Centre of Excellence for Plant and Microbial Science (CEPAMS) will be formally opened tomorrow in Shanghai by Jo Johnson MP, the UK Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation

Scientists have pioneered innovative new cell imaging techniques to shed light on cells hidden deep inside the meristem

Scientists from Dr Cristobal Uauy’s laboratory have developed a new open access online wheat training hub to support researchers currently working on wheat or hoping to make the transition to work on this important crop

Dr Angela Eni of the Covenant University in Nigeria arrived at the John Innes Centre today for a three-month placement as part of her African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) Fellowship

Scientists have taken another crucial step towards understanding how plants initiate flowering

The John Innes Centre has submitted evidence to the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee’s inquiry into the implications and opportunities, for science and research, of leaving the EU