Excellence in plant and microbial science
This first Wheat GEMS mini symposium will bring together leading experts in wheat genetics, microbiome and soil science.
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We spoke to Senior Scientist Sadiye about how she became a scientist, her current research, and the work of the REED group.
Read the storyDr Philippa Borrill has received a prestigious award from The Society of Experimental Biology (SEB
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A research collaboration has helped to explain the chemical defenses that protect wheat plants against disease – opening potential new avenues of study in this globally cultivated crop
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An obscure species of wild grass contains “blockbuster” disease resistance that can be cross bred into wheat to give immunity against one of the deadliest crop pathogens
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We had a chat with PhD student Marina about her experience of the Erasmus+ programme, her research project and working at the John Innes Centre.
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Researchers at the John Innes Centre have applied to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) for consent to conduct a field trial of genetically modified (GM) wheat. The small-scale field trial is planned to take place within confined GM trial facilities at our field station in Bawburgh, between March and August in...
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A gene which has profound effects on the production of seeds has been identified by researchers
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Genetic detective work has uncovered an obscure ancestor of modern bread wheat, in a finding similar to uncovering a famous long-lost relative through DNA analysis in humans
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