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25th Apr 2013
A collaboration of plant scientists from across the UK has shown a grass hybrid species could help reduce the impact of flooding. ... more »
22nd Apr 2013
As part of the new look AHDB studentship scheme to be launched this summer, Potato Council has announced that it will fund four studentships starting in Autumn 2013. Addressing industry priorities as outlined inthe Potato Council’s R&D strategy 2012-15, the aim of the studentship scheme is to produce original research, leading to benefits to the potato industry.... more »
22nd Apr 2013
Trees in the UK face an uncertain future from threats such as climate change, bringing more and more extreme weather, and the recent rise in exotic pests and diseases coming into the country. ... more »
22nd Apr 2013
A Lancaster University research project to effectively 'toughen up' wheat crops has just been awarded a £1 million grant. The money will enable Professor Bill Davies and Drs Sally Wilkinson and Ian Dodd at Lancaster Environment Centre to focus on increasing wheat crop yields, making the plants more resilient to stress and enabling them to cope with climate change. ... more »
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