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Fungal Toxin Underpins Wheat Disease Spread

Mycotoxin helps Fusarium head blight infiltrate plant cells and could be a potential target for disease control

14 Feb 2025

New seed germination model devised

Novel tool will give breeders more predictive accuracy for seed development and growth

13 Feb 2025

New beetle threat to Sitka Spruce plantations

Eight toothed spruce bark beetle shows a marked preference for fresh cut Sitka wood

12 Feb 2025

Significant potential to reduce carbon footprint of beef cattle

Study finds that, depending on the mitigation intervention, climate change impacts of UK grass-based beef cattle could be reduced by up to 26%

3 Feb 2025

Rothamsted science showcased in UK Parliament

Research staff involved in exhibits and events for Agri-science week

30 Jan 2025

Increasing fertiliser use drastically reduces numbers of flowers and insects on grassland

Fertiliser applications reduced flower numbers five-fold and halved the number of pollinating insects, according to new study

22 Jan 2025

Sir Peter Kendall becomes interim chair of Rothamsted Research Board

Appointment brings brings a wealth of agricultural sector experience

21 Jan 2025

“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