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A group of common mushroom species known as bonnets has given scientists a rare glimpse into “evolution in action”, according to a new study.
Wild boar in a European national park have been found to contain levels of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” nearly five times higher than is allowed in meat for human consumption.
Dr Tim George, the Deputy Director of the International Barley Hub, has been appointed President of the International Society of Root Research (ISRR) in recognition of his expertise in soil and root science.
We are welcoming those with an interest in the arable sector back to Balruddery Farm in Dundee on 2 July 2024 for the sixth annual Arable Scotland event.
Experts in water quality from 17 different countries will be descending on Aberdeen next week for a three-day international workshop.
One of Scotland’s largest supercomputing clusters has hit a milestone of 100 million hours of computing time performed on cutting edge UK science.
In the 18th century, James Hutton, a leader in the Scottish Enlightenment movement, was one of the first to observe and write about potatoes being grown in Scotland. Many people were suspicious of the crop, as some of the early tubers were “fingerlike and black” – a symptom of leprosy.
It is often wildlife we think of when we talk about biodiversity. Yet, this biodiversity loss also extends to the crop diversity that determines the resilience of agri-food systems. Just like Scotland’s iconic wildlife, Scotland’s once thriving crop diversity, is also under threat.
The James Hutton Institute will continue in its role to help protect Britain’s potato crop against late blight after further funding was secured.
We will be showcasing some of our pioneering science at Plant Power Day this Saturday,18th May in Dundee Botanic Garden, to encourage as many people as possible to celebrate the wonder of plants.
