Research groups
We are home to over 40 research groups, working on a variety of plant and microbial science research projects, led by our Group Leaders
Read about research groupsOur research aims to address global challenges and our knowledge of plants and microbes is used to answer fundamental questions, as well as having a significant impact on industrial biotechnology, society and global development.
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Genes in the Environment
Developing a wider and deeper understanding of how the environment influences plant growth and development
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Molecules from Nature
Investigating the vast diversity of chemicals produced by plants and microbes
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Plant Health
Understanding the molecular dialogue between plants and microbes, establishing how they communicate with each other and how they have evolved in relation to one another
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Designing Future Wheat
Spanning eight research institutes and universities and aiming to develop new wheat germplasm containing the next generation of key traits
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Publications
The John Innes Centre Publications Repository contains details of all our publications
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Our impact
We have a proven track-record over a 110-year history of economic and societal impact
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Working with Industry
Our Knowledge Exchange and Commercialisation team ensure optimal impact of our science on the economy
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Technology and research Platforms
A range of state-of-the-art technology and research platforms to support scientists across all disciplines
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Scientific Facilities
We have a range of scientific facilities to support scientists across all disciplines
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Germplasm Resource Unit
An internationally recognised repository for the long-term curation and provision of crop germplasm resources
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Departments
Our scientific departments work across a range of disciplines including biology, chemistry, genetics and information technology
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Quantitative Plant Biology
An open access journal from Cambridge University Press and the John Innes Centre
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