Cereal genetics and diversity
We conduct Fundamental and translational research to improve the resilience and sustainability of barley crop production and mitigate impacts of climate and environmental change.
Research Goals include:
- Understanding and manipulating recombination
- Characterising and exploiting natural and induced genetic diversity
- Plant-soil interactions and nutrient use efficiency
- Floral development, morphology and fertility
- Adaptation to a changing climate
- Grain yield and quality
- Development of genetic and genomic tools and resources
Translational research
An established research track-record and extensive international network underpinned development of the International Barley Hub (IBH). IBH is a platform to promote excellence in barley science and encourage collaboration across the scientific, industrial and commercial sectors. Our goal is to generate new discoveries coupled with their effective translation into wider scientific, economic and social benefits. Through research and application, we aim to improve the resilience and sustainability of barley crop production and mitigate impacts of climate and environmental change.
