Photosynthetic secrets come to light
Secrets of photosynthesis have been discovered at atomic level, shedding important new light on this plant super-power that greened the earth more than a billion years ago
Read the storySecrets of photosynthesis have been discovered at atomic level, shedding important new light on this plant super-power that greened the earth more than a billion years ago
Read the storyA valuable molecule sourced from the soapbark tree and used as a key ingredient in vaccines, has been replicated in an alternative plant host for the first time, opening unprecedented opportunities for the vaccine industry
Read about soap bark discovery offers a sustainability booster for the global vaccine marketGene-editing techniques have helped to identify a temperature tolerance factor that may protect wheat from the increasingly unpredictable challenges of climate change
Read about discovery raises hopes of more temperature tolerant wheatThe John Innes Centre will play a leading role in driving a global food security initiative announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
Read about lead role for john innes centre as the uk’s first cgiar centre is launched by rishi sunakAn assessment of the John Innes Centre’s socio-economic impact highlights substantial contributions to both the UK and global economy, with over £15 returned to the UK economy for every £1 invested in research. Socio-economic impact has been quantified in an independent report which highlights our position as a global leader in bioscience research, training, and...
Read about growing influence: the john innes centre’s impact on the uk and global economy is on the riseAddressing critical challenges in wheat health, yield, and production in order to safeguard the future of this vital global staple crop
Find out moreDelivering genetic diversity and knowledge, innovative technologies and training to allow sustainable production of robust high-yielding crops including oilseed rape, pea, cereals and Brassica vegetables to identify and overcome key challenges caused by our changing climate
Find out moreUnlock the remarkable and under-exploited biosynthetic capabilities of plants and microbes to make valuable new molecules to address global challenges of food security and human health
Find out moreDelivering new solutions to promote beneficial interactions and disease/pest resistance in crops of both national and global significance
Find out moreThe Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act has passed into law, receiving Royal Assent from the King. This Act will enable the development and marketing of gene edited crops in England and is a major step towards modernising our crop breeding.
Read about ‘Game-changing Genetic Technology Bill passes into law in England’Eleven early-career researchers from the John Innes Centre took part in a female leadership training course as part of our Rosalind Franklin Women in Wheat Champions programme.
Read about ‘Training the next generation of female wheat research leaders’