Gene-editing techniques have helped to identify a temperature tolerance factor that may protect wheat from the increasingly unpredictable challenges of climate change

The John Innes Centre will play a leading role in driving a global food security initiative announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

An assessment of the John Innes Centre’s socio-economic impact highlights substantial contributions to both the UK and global economy, with over £15 returned to the UK economy for every £1 invested in research. Socio-economic impact has been quantified in an independent report which highlights our position as a global leader in bioscience research, training, and...

Genomic detective work has brought researchers closer to the secret of how and why grass pea produces its notorious toxin, paving the way for this ancient and climate resilient crop to become a food of the future

An obscure aquatic plant has helped to explain how plants avoid cracking up under the stresses and strains of growth

Development of our exciting, ground-breaking plant and microbial science and innovation hub can go ahead with confirmation of funding announced today.

The John Innes Centre today welcomes a major funding investment in its world-leading research and innovation programmes

Research led by the John Innes Centre has discovered a cold “coping” mechanism that is under the control of the plant biological clock and could offer solutions to breeding more resilience into crops less suited to cold climates

The medicinal secrets of the Chilean soapbark tree have been laid bare, unlocking a future of more potent, affordable, and sustainably sought vaccines. The evergreen species, Quillaja saponaria has, for decades, been highly prized for producing molecules called QS saponins, which are used in the food and drinks industry as foaming agents. More recently an...