Thursday, January 13, 2022
The James Hutton Institute and Robert Gordon University (RGU) are carrying out research on how COVID-19 restrictions impacted behaviours around food related practices, through a PhD studentship awarded by the Macaulay Development Trust.
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Daylight is made from a spectrum of wavelengths and plants possess receptors that can detect red and blue light. Blue light is important for plant growth and yet inhibits the immune response of potato plants to Phytophthora infestans, making them more susceptible to potato late blight, a research team has discovered.
Saturday, January 01, 2022
Society needs to rethink its relationship with the natural world if we are to avoid the worst consequences of climate change and pandemics, the James Hutton Institute has urged in the 2022 episode of BBC Scotland’s Resolutions programme.
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Following on the back of COP26, planning proposals are being put forward to build the UK’s first purpose-built tall tower for directly measuring greenhouse gases from land at the James Hutton Institute’s Balruddery Farm, in Angus near Dundee.
Thursday, December 23, 2021
Five climate and disease resilient potato varieties developed by the James Hutton Institute-led Quikgro research project have been approved for release in Malawi. It’s hoped that the new varieties will contribute to economic growth and prosperity along the whole potato supply chain in the region.
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Researchers at the James Hutton Institute and James Hutton Limited are exploring ways to reduce the losses caused by potato cyst nematodes (PCN) in commercial potato production.
Monday, December 20, 2021
Will there be turkeys for Christmas? In spite of some likely strains due to Brexit, labour shortages and the disruptions of COVID-19, the answer is a fairly safe yes. Yet this is perhaps surprising, writes Hutton scientist Mike Rivington, describing the results of research on the impact of COVID-19 in our food supply chains.
Friday, December 17, 2021
Soil seed banks are a hidden stock for plant diversity and are critical for the recovery of disturbed ecosystems. A new study co-authored by Hutton scientist Prof Robin Pakeman (Ecological Sciences) has brought together research on the density and diversity of seed banks to understand global patterns.
Tuesday, December 07, 2021
COP26 highlighted more than ever that we must reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and become more sustainable before it’s too late, and soil is a key component in this battle, write Hutton scientists Ken Loades, Roy Neilson, Tracy Valentine and Nikki Baggaley to mark World Soil Day.
Thursday, December 02, 2021
A report by a multi-stakeholder working group of the European Technology Platform ‘Plants for the Future’, featuring contributions from James Hutton Institute scientists, has identified three principles that will help transition towards more environmentally and socio-economically sustainable agricultural systems.
