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Current projects (Page)
An annual report on all Centre for Sustainable Cropping projects and activities is published in January for the previous calendar year (available on request). ... Read more
Information for new projects (Page)
To avoid duplication of effort or potential interference between projects, we have put in place the following procedure for new projects on the CSC. 1. Discuss your project requirements with the co-ordinator (Cathy Hawes). ... Read more
Overseas projects in virus research (Research Page)
Institute virologists link with China ... Read more
The James Hutton Institute shares in £7 million cereals project (News)
The James Hutton Institute is to take part in two new research projects announced today. The aim will be to make an important contribution to global efforts to breed improved cereal crops. The projects hope to shed further light ... Read more
Studies of grazing impacts on biodiversity at Glen Finglas (Research Page)
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Publications and further reading (Research Page)
Use the following links read: reports relating to the project, scientific publications, PhD thesis, other reports relating to waste water sludge and external websites which may be of interest. ... Read more
The Long Term Sludge Experiment (LTSE) at Hartwood (Research Page)
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Benefits and problems of applying waste water sludge to land (Research Page)
Waste water sludge is a useful source of nitrogen, phosphorus and organic matter, and after further processing can be used as a liming material. However, there are limits to what can be applied. For example applications of waste w ... Read more
Virus research (Research Page)
Viruses are ubiquitous microorganisms which are most often studied as pathogenic (disease-causing) entities. While this is the primary reason for the study of plant viruses in the agricultural environment, recent work has revealed ... Read more
World Soil Day (News)
Not many people stop to think about the earth beneath their feet but on World Soil Day scientists at The James Hutton Institute say it is one of the world’s most valuable assets and one we should treasure. World Soil Day is ... Read more
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