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Extra-chromosomal DNA loops provide clue to herbicide resistance in black-grass

Tiny circlets of genetic matter may give the weed an evolutionary advantage

11 Oct 2023

Study sheds light on how plant roots branch

Sugar signalling mechanism for root development may have potential to boost crop yields

26 Sep 2023

Rothamsted to partner in global “green ammonia” initiative

Rothamsted to partner in global “green ammonia” initiative

19 Sep 2023

Soil structure maintained in more densely stocked cell-grazed pastures

“Tecnho-grazing” approaches can support more cattle in less space without adversely affecting soil structure and function

6 Sep 2023

New long-term experiments at Rothamsted will shed light on potential impacts of regenerative agriculture

Early results show interactions are complex with many possible outcomes

4 Sep 2023

Rothamsted Research takes part in 2023 Evidence Week in Parliament

Scientists briefed MPs on the transformative potential for AI in farming

12 Jul 2023

New tools for disease detectives

An innovative approach to information management will accelerate the study of interactions between species

4 Jul 2023

ROTHAMSTED TO COLLABORATE WITH NEW £3 MILLION DIGITAL TWIN RESEARCH NETWORK

The funding will boost a UK-wide digital twin research network

23 Jun 2023

Ecosystem collapses may happen "much sooner" than expected

Extreme events combined with rising stress levels are increasing the likelihood of environmental decline

22 Jun 2023

Ecological "doom loops" edging closer according to new study

Extreme events combined with rising stress levels are increasing the likelihood of ecosystem collapse

22 Jun 2023

BBSRC invests £60m into Rothamsted for new research

New five year programme to tackle society’s greatest challenges

25 May 2023

Farms producing wider range of produce would offset the impact of climate variability on food supply

Study underlines need for flexibility in future government agricultural policy

27 Mar 2023

The results are in: Gene edited wheat field trial delivers

Flour from new GE wheat line produces up to 45% less acrylamide

13 Feb 2023

Genome boost for nature-friendly pest control

New open resource will accelerate research towards better targeted crop protection

7 Feb 2023

Probing for weaknesses in wheat Septoria genomes

Identifying fixed DNA sequences across multiple strains may offer clues to disease control

7 Feb 2023

QUALITY COUNTS - SIMPLE PROTEIN MEASURES NOT SUFFICIENT FOR ACCURATE ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINTS

Environmental impacts of beef and dairy halved by new assessment

4 Jan 2023