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Lesley is Director of Science at the James Hutton Institute and Professor of Biology at the University of St Andrews. She was President of the British Society for Plant Pathology (BSPP) in 2014. Current research interests Molecular biology of plant virus-host and virus-vector interactions Aims: To understand the role and function of virus encoded proteins and their interactions in the pathogenicity and spread of plant virus diseases. Background: Potato is an important crop in Scotland with around about 1.3 million tonnes of potatoes produced and 76,000 tonnes of seed exported to over 30
Jennifer joined the institute in October 2013. With a background combining a BSc in Agricultural Sciences, an MSc in Environmental Management and a PhD in geoarchaeology, her research has been interdisciplinary with an emphasis in the use of soil science techniques. She currently holds collaborations with the University of Stirling, where she is an Honorary Research Fellow, and the University of Glasgow, where she holds an affiliate position. Current research interests: Modelling of water and heat transport in soils. Soil resilience. Soil/roots interactions and root biomechanics.
Lorna is an agricultural ecologist at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) working in SAC Consulting’s Environment Team. Lorna believes that feeding our growing world population whilst protecting our environment is the greatest challenge we face. Her research has a strong focus on exploring how biodiversity goals can be positively incorporated into agricultural systems and how this can be achieved in an economically viable way. Lorna is particularly interested in beneficial insects, including pollinators and predatory beetles. The focus of her research is increasing our understanding of how
Research interests Greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural soils Soil carbon stocks and land-use change Climate change mitigation Spatial and temporal variability in nitrous oxide emissions from agricultural soils Predicting and modelling nitrous oxide emissions Biochar soil amendments for GHG mitigation Legume intercropping and nitrogen fixation Soil nitrogen cycling Agro-environmental science I am an environmental scientist interested in agricultural land-use change and agricultural management to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change. Selected research projects N
"I feel truly privileged and honoured to be elected to represent and promote activities of this working group, a fantastic community of over 400 outstanding researchers and members of society" James Hutton soft fruit breeder Dr Dorota Jarret has been appointed chair of the International Society for Horticultural Science’s (ISHS) Rubus and Ribes Species and Management working group - the first female scientist, and the youngest, to ever take up the position. More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager, James Hutton Institute, Tel: +44 (0)1224 395089 (direct line), +44 (0
"The solid funding promised by UK and Scottish governments recognises the current and ongoing importance of barley to Scotland, the UK, Europe and the world" The International Barley Hub, a unique platform aiming to translate barley research into commercial benefits with support from the Tay Cities Region Deal, has been reinforced through new appointments within its leadership team. Professor James Brosnan has been named Interim Chair, and experienced farmer George Lawrie is stepping into the vice-chair role. More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager, James Hutton
"The influential contributions made by Philip and John have been aptly recognised with their inclusion in the Highly Cited list" Two researchers based at the James Hutton Institute in Dundee have been named as Highly Cited Researchers in the Highly Cited Researchers 2019 list published by the Web of Science Group. Professor Philip J. White is a senior scientist within the Institute’s Ecological Sciences group, with over 200 refereed papers and has featured in the Highly Cited Researchers list since 2014, and Professor John Raven is Emeritus Professor from the Division of Plant Sciences of the