Tuesday, July 01, 2014
Mr John Swinney, MSP for Perthshire North, visited yesterday the James Hutton Institute in Invergowrie to learn about ongoing world leading scientific research in crops and climate change, as well as its commercial impact in local communities and further potential for development.
Friday, June 27, 2014
How to protect cereal crops from the increased disease pressure was a key point of interest at this year’s Cereals in Practice event, co-hosted by the James Hutton Institute, Scotland’s Rural College and the Scottish Society for Crop Research.
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Dr David Cooke and Professor Philip J. White, both based at the James Hutton Institute in Dundee, have been recognised for their contribution to plant science.
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Scientists from international consortia including the James Hutton Institute are making headway in the fight against blight by tracking the origins of P. infestans and mapping its distribution across Europe.
Friday, June 13, 2014
The impact of research undertaken by the James Hutton Institute to ensure the sustainability of Scotland's national drink will be showcased at the 2014 Royal Highland Show, where the Best Soil in Show award will also be presented.
Friday, June 06, 2014
A major update on the state of Scotland's environment has been published by a partnership made of government, environment, health and research organisations including the James Hutton Institute, as part of the re-launch of the Scotland's Environment website.
Monday, May 26, 2014
Our work on Integrated Pest Management for raspberries has been showcased at a recently launched IPM global hub, sponsored by the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development.
Friday, May 23, 2014
Dr Fiona Brennan, whose research focusses on pathogens in the environment, has been awarded the prestigious Peter Massalski Prize for meritorious research.
Monday, May 19, 2014
The social and economic implications of infectious disease will be the focus of the 2014 Science for Life Lecture, to be offered by Professor Ian Lamont Boyd.
Friday, May 09, 2014
NASSTEC aims to promote wild plant conservation and allow the provision of high quality seeds, vital for environmental restoration.