Tuesday, July 30, 2019
The Orskov Foundation, created to support students from developing countries to further their education in subjects related to agriculture, land use or the environment, has announced its grant awards for 2019. They include support for four students from Tanzania and Uganda.
Friday, July 26, 2019
Research at the James Hutton Institute and the University of Dundee is examining the genetic diversity of Ethiopian barley varieties, with the aim of improving sustainable crop production and livelihoods in the East African nation.
Friday, July 26, 2019
The North East Scotland Biodiversity Partnership (NESBiP) is delighted to announce the appointment of Alex Stuart as their new coordinator as well as a successor to its long-term chair Steve Albon.
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Scientists at the James Hutton Institute have contributed to a study which maps the global distribution of soil nematodes, tiny creatures which make up an estimated four-fifths of all terrestrial animals and play a critical role in soil nutrient cycling, plant growth and the climate.
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Plant scientists at the James Hutton Institute and the University of Dundee have revealed that wild potato genes might hold the key to disease resistance in potato crops.
Monday, July 22, 2019
An international research team including the James Hutton Institute has collaborated with Arbikie Distillery to explore the use of peas instead of grains to produce environmentally-friendly spirits.
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Two projects aimed at restoring biodiversity in the River Dee catchment will receive more than £350,000 from a new national fund from Scottish Natural Heritage. The Aberdeenshire projects were selected alongside 12 others across Scotland to share £1.8 million in funding to help the county meet its international biodiversity commitments
Friday, July 12, 2019
Issues related to crop pests and diseases, and their impact on world food security, will be at the centre of discussion during the International Society for Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions (IS-MPMI) World Congress, set to be the largest ever gathering of plant scientists in Glasgow.
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Leading economist Dieter Helm, Professor of Economics at the University of Oxford, has been announced as the speaker of the 42nd TB Macaulay Lecture, to be held on 2nd October 2019.
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
The James Hutton Institute has contributed to a body of evidence compiled by the Scottish Industrial Biotechnology Development Group to demonstrate Scotland’s global competitiveness in biorefining and attracting inward investment.
