“The world-leading research carried out in the city’s higher education facilities, agencies and institutes makes our area unique in terms of excellence in a wide variety of disciplines
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“The accolades really belong to our staff, whose ingenuity, application and endeavour are key to our research and to its recognition at home and abroad.
“Competition for these awards is always strong and we are honoured, as a leading LEAF Innovation Centre, to win and be formally recognised by the RSPB Nature of Scotland awards for developing our ‘magic margins’
"This beer is not only exciting news for us, but for the sustainability of Scottish craft beer as a whole.
"Infra-red thermography can measure leaf temperature, which is related to stomatal opening and is a reliable indicator of plant physiological status.
November has seen Moredun Research Institute 'renamed' the Moustache Research Institute all in aid of raising awareness of men’s health.
"The request is recognition of our interdisciplinary expertise on environmental management at the James Hutton Institute
"The meeting allowed Kenyan farmers to hear about the new bilateral agreement to allow importation of Scottish seed potatoes and to connect seed importers in Kenya with exporters in Scotland
“It is a growing area of research that in addition to clear implications for food safety, public health and crop production, has also illuminated fascinating aspects to the biology of pathogens
“We aim to identify conditions for light-induced tuber greening, which in turn will inform the design of prototype packaging film to reduce greening during storage and in store.
"The James Hutton Institute has massive and hugely relevant expertise to offer
In response to increasing reports of anthelmintic (wormer) resistance in many of our common gastro-intestinal worms affecting the health and welfare of livestock and horses, Moredun has teamed up with animator Selina Wagner (Blobina Animations) to create an engaging and entertaining short film highlighting the impor
"Each use of the service to analyse a crop sample is worth savings of approximately £14 in labour and equipment for farmers.
“The importance of research and innovation in British society really can’t be underestimated. It is what helps us to solve problems and develop the tools and technologies to advance in the world.
"In four years, SIMRA will make a real difference on the ground in marginalised rural regions of Europe and beyond
"I am looking forward to the collaborations that will arise as a result of this conference
"China produces the largest amount of potatoes in the world but there is significant potential to improve the country’s production processes.
"Those actually working the land, whether for cattle or sheep, have as much concern and knowledge about its management as the conservation experts.
"Professor Costanza is a leading thinker on new ways to look at our long-term sustainability.
“The women in agriculture survey work will enable us to learn more about the views and experiences of women who live or work on Scottish farms, so we can better understand the opportunities and barriers facing women in rural Scotland. I’d encourage women across Scotland to take part.