Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Crop scientists are looking into how seed potato becomes infected with the pathogen that causes blackleg, one of the most serious worries for potato growers across Europe.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
The UK E-CLIC landscape competition is looking for ideas and projects from secondary school pupils, university students and the general public on how to use communications and technology to help protect our landscapes.
Thursday, March 13, 2014
An FP7 funded project is giving policy makers across Europe a helping hand to identify ways to reach farmers with new information and rethink advisory services.
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
The EU-funded DISCO project aims to further investigate the potential of naturally occurring chemicals in plants to combat human disease and alleviate pain.
Thursday, March 06, 2014
Professor Anne Glover, Chief Scientific Adviser to the European Commission and one of the most influential women in science, will take part in Dundee’s 2014 Women in Science Festival this weekend.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
The work of a James Hutton Institute researcher to monitor the impact of climate change is highlighted in Smithsonian magazine.
Friday, February 21, 2014
Even if Spotted Wing Drosophila has not been detected north of the border yet, Scottish soft fruit growers must remain on the lookout for the pest during the 2014 season.
Friday, January 31, 2014
If Chalara infection and associated ash dieback led to widespread death of ash trees in the UK it is likely that there would be a high negative impact on associated wildlife, a study led by the James Hutton Institute reports.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
New research has shown natural defences can prevent flooding and cost much less than conventional flood defences.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Approval by the FDA means Mylnefield Lipid Analysis is able to offer lipid analysis services to Good Manufacturing Practice standards.