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James Hutton Institute welcomes new UK Plant Science Strategy

James Hutton Institute welcomes new UK Plant Science Strategy

Plant science has a crucial role to play in safeguarding our future
"This strategy positions plant science R&D in the broader UK science and innovation landscape to deliver solutions such as to reduce carbon emissions in agriculture production, deliver sustainable food systems and increase carbon sequestration in both cultivated and natural ecosystems"
Plant science has a crucial role to play in safeguarding our future

The James Hutton Institute has welcomed the publication of the new 10-year UK Plant Science Research Strategy.

The document provides a framework for research and skills development to ensure UK plant science can play a strong role in solving the challenges of climate change mitigation, sustainable food production, land management to protect biodiversity and to promote human health and wellbeing.

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Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager, James Hutton Institute, Tel: +44 (0)1224 395089 (direct line), +44 (0)344 928 5428 (switchboard) or +44 (0)7791 193918 (mobile).

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