āOur system provides an extremely useful and rapid tool to help in the search for new, more environmentally acceptable plant protection productsā Scientists from the James Hutton Institute have developed a screening system which uses transparent soil technology to help fight nematodes - microscopic worms that are harmful to plants, damaging about 10% of susceptible crops and causing hundreds of billions of pounds of losses worldwide in a year. Related content Cell and Molecular Sciences Lionel Dupuy Stuart MacFarlane Roy Neilson More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager
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"The fascinating possibilities offered by pulses are the subject of close study by scientists at the James Hutton Institute, from their use in health foods for humans and animals to novel usesā Pulses, the dry, edible seeds of plants in the legume family (which include chickpeas, lentils, dry peas and beans) are incredibly sustainable superfoods that can make a unique contribution to global food security due to their distinctive properties. Together with partners across Europe and the world, the James Hutton Institute is at the forefront of research into the exciting possibilities of pulses to
āThis is an excellent way of building long-term partnerships and will add impetus to our efforts to build an international centre of excellence in barley research in Dundee.ā Dundeeās position as an international hub for research into cereals ā particularly barley ā has been given a boost with the award of a grant which will create new connections with Australia. The award of a Ā£150,000 from the Universities UK International Rutherford Fund Strategic Partner initiative will allow the University of Dundee to bring seven Early Career Researchers from Australia to Dundee for periods ranging from
NHS Health Scotland estimates that obesity currently costs the economy, both directly and indirectly, up to Ā£4.6 billion per year, with Scotland now boasting the highest incidences of obesity for both men and women among OECD countries. The Scottish Government are committed to addressing the problem through helping people to make healthier choices, empowering personal change and leadership. Likewise, there is wide public support for change with the recent Scottish Social Attitudes Survey highlighting that 91% believe that fast-food is too readily available, and 82% supporting cuts to sugar
Background This conference focuses on exploring some of the key common challenges rural communities face in Scotland and Ireland and our respective approaches to dealing with those challenges (learning also from other international perspectives, for example, New Zealand) can bring perspectives and insights to work together to bring about effective policy, economic and technological solutions that could lead to a vibrant and sustainable agricultural and rural sector in Scotland and Ireland for the coming decades. Attendance at this event is through invite-only. We are counting down the days
The Rowett-INRA 2018 conference will be the 11th joint symposium on gut microbiology organised by the Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen, and l'Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), Theix, Clermont-Ferrand. The conference is of interest to those working to improve human and animal health and nutrition through manipulation of the microbiota. Conference topics will include: Linking the diet, microbiota and intestinal health Microbiome manipulations for animal health and production Establishing the links between the microbiota and disease The microbiome as a reservoir for
Our scientists are bringing a series of free pop-up presentations and fun, hands-on activities explaining the nature of the food on our plates. Each day between 2-3pm our scientists will deliver fun talks on a range of topics, such as how important sleep is to keeping cows happy or how to encourage the bugs in our guts that keep us healthy. In addition to our daily talks, we have a range of drop-in activities for the kids, like making and decorating a bee house from bamboo or becoming a disease detective where only you can identify the culprit and stop the disease from striking again. Download
NSA Scotsheep is Scotland's one-day premier specialist sheep event organised by the Scottish region of the National Sheep Association. This year it takes place at the Kings Arms Farm, Ballantrae. The event will feature a farm tour over 200 commercial, sheep breed society and individual breeder stands, competitions, working demonstrations, seminars and spectacular views towards Ailsa Craig, Arran, Mull of Kintyre and Northern Ireland. When you are not off admirig the view: one of our institutes, Moredun Research Institute, will be attending and their stall will be manned by their team of sheep
The talk will begin by celebrating Scotlandās natural assets, then question whether all that has happened in recent times is beneficial and whether we would now have acted differently. Key inherited and current challenges will be addressed, including industrialisation of land use and ignorance of natural processes, lack of space for nature and species debates. Solutions will be set out demanding more integrated ways of planning future land use, developing a package of practical mechanisms and addressing polarisation of attitudes. This joint lecture is organised by the Scottish Consortium for
"We are delighted the new Centre is underway, and we look forward to engaging with experts and stakeholders from all sectors of plant health to work together for the people of Scotland" Plants play essential roles in our lives from recreation and tourism to the economics of timber and crop production. However, the potential for harm from pests and diseases is ever present. Besides the many pests and pathogens that currently infect our plants, there are over 900 others that could pose a threat to the UKās arable crops, trees, horticulture and wild plants. This makes it vital to adopt a co