Traditionally blueberries are imported to Scotland but this innovative research we are funding is using new technology to develop plants that are more suitable for the Scottish soil and climate as well as helping us to fully understand the health benefits of this fruit

New plant breeding technology is being used by the James Hutton Institute to help blueberries thrive in the Scottish climate, the Scottish Government's Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham has announced.

Part of a significant programme of Scottish Government funded research; this project aims to produce blueberry plants that are more suited to the Scottish climate, helping to provide local options of this healthy fruit.

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This article was originally posted by The James Hutton Institute