Wednesday, July 08, 2015
Professor Robbie Waugh was awarded €2.5 million to support a 60-month study that will look into the dynamics of the process called recombination that drives the exchange of parental genetic information in plant breeding.
Tuesday, July 07, 2015
The Natural Capital Initiative has launched a report that sets out how the valuation of natural capital is gaining traction with UK businesses, but many still remain unaware of the impact of a declining natural capital base.
Tuesday, July 07, 2015
James Hutton Institute researchers have been featured in national TV programmes to discuss forensic soil science and health benefits of soft fruit.
Friday, June 26, 2015
The popular cereals event, which will see the James Hutton Institute and SRUC joining forces to offer advice and information, is taking place in NE Scotland for the first time.
Thursday, June 25, 2015
The James Hutton Institute has welcomed the announcement made by Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss that Defra is to release its data reserves to create opportunities for people in the UK making their living from food, farming and the environment.
Friday, June 19, 2015
Three new pioneering research projects led by the James Hutton Group and funded by the UK Government aim to revolutionise Scottish berry production.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Scientists at Aberdeen University and the James Hutton Institute are calling on gardeners to help in tracing the whereabouts of New Zealand flatworms in the UK.
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Dr Glenn Bryan and Dr David Cooke from our Cell and Molecular Sciences group will take part in a Q&A session of Sense About Science's Plant Science Panel, to discuss potatoes and the threats they face.
Monday, June 15, 2015
Five feasibility projects across Scotland, including the James Hutton Institute's Hartwood Farm, have been awarded £234,025 to investigate how thermal energy can be used to heat homes and businesses.
Thursday, June 11, 2015
The Scottish Government Minister for Sport, Health Improvement and Mental Health, Jamie Hepburn, visited the James Hutton Institute and its commercial subsidiary James Hutton Limited to learn about ongoing research.
