Rothamsted scientists identify growing threat to cereal crops
Scientists at the Rothamsted Research have identified a growing threat from the grain aphid (Sitobion avenae), a major crop pest that can reduce farmers' yields by damaging cereal crops and spreading plant diseases, most notably the Barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV).Further information
Sir David Baulcombe, Head of the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Cambridge, is the recipient of the 2012 Balzan Prize
"For his fundamental contribution to the understanding of epigenetics and its role in cell and tissue development under normal and stressful conditions". The Prize will be presented during the award ceremony to be held in Rome on November 14.Further information
NIAB New flexible agri-food training programme launches at Livestock 2012
The Advanced Training Partnership for Sustainable and Efficient Food Production (ATP Pasture) launched its flexible training programme at Livestock 2012 on the 4th September. The partnership consists of three institutions: the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS), Bangor University and the National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB).Further information
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