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“Killer” fungal gene could provide key to wheat disease control

Specific gene appears to protect some fungal threats as they invade wheat. Disarming these defences could offer a pathway to keeping pathogens in check.

10 Jan 2025

New sequenced genome sheds light on weed resistance

Genomic advances reveal how similar weeds can dominate wheat fields that are geographically separated by over 5,000 miles

9 Jan 2025

Pathogen-host database refocuses on genes

PHI-base provides a comprehensive resource for deeper insights into pathogens and their hosts

7 Jan 2025

Prof Lin Field awarded CBE in New Year Honours

Recognition for services to protecting crops and the environment

31 Dec 2024

New support for women in wheat research

Funding package will underwrite training, mentoring and diversity initiatives

20 Dec 2024

Spiders watch what they eat

Spiders have evolved to hunt for specific prey species depending on their own nutritional requirements

7 Nov 2024

Midges keep their distance

New modelling suggests that the swarming insects like to keep a set amount of space between themselves

25 Oct 2024

SHAKE PROGRAMME SECURES £845K FOR NEXT COHORT OF CLIMATE-TACKLING ENTREPRENEURS

Unique combination of investment and mentorship for agri-tech start-ups attracts new funding partners.

17 Oct 2024

Rothamsted scientists take on new identities

A new interactive game has created plant and animal avatars for leading experts to help explain how regenerative farming could benefit nature and combat climate change

9 Oct 2024

UK government commits to implementation of Precision Breeding Act

Move could lead to increased research and greater investment in new genetic technologies

1 Oct 2024

Scientists looking forward to first farmer-led trials of gene edited crops in Europe

Goal is to gain valuable information about the viability of gene edited traits in a variety of field conditions

19 Aug 2024

New survey highlights multiple barriers to farm uptake of climate change mitigation measures

Urgent policy re-think required if UK livestock farmers are to be convinced of benefits, say researchers

15 Aug 2024

Modern wheat has a diminished beneficial root microbiome

New study reveals significant differences between ancestral and modern varieties

1 Aug 2024

Reforestation of riverbanks needed to intercept soil loss from Brazilian sugar cane plantations

New forensic based study shows urgent need for increased tree planting

20 Jun 2024

Untapped diversity in historic wheat collection revealed

A decade-long collaborative study has discovered huge genetic potential that could be used to improve modern wheat varieties

17 Jun 2024

Rothamsted Research agrees Global Commercial License with Yield 10 Bioscience to produce Omega-3 Products in Camelina

A huge success for UK biosciences, genetically engineered Camelina will enable sustainable land-based production of omega-3 oils for use in aquafeed, petfood and human nutrition

14 Jun 2024

Rothamsted announces partnership with the Environmental Farmers Group

Unique collaboration is developing farmer-led water quality monitoring schemes

3 Jun 2024

Swifts have potential to make a valuable contribution to insect control

Encouraging this charismatic and once common bird could help manage crop pests

22 May 2024