Tag Archives: climate change
Helping urban agriculture take root
This post was originally published on the Royal Society of Biology’s blog on 9 January 2017. Sam Lane AMRSB looks at some of the technologies and policies that will help cities grow their own food. What if I told you … Continue reading
How can plants change the world?
By Dr Joseph Buhagiar FSB, lecturer at the University of Malta. He received the first overseas award of the Royal Society of Biology’s Regional Grant Scheme. It all started with an email from David Urry on 6th January pertaining to … Continue reading
Highlights from UK PlantSci 2015
Over 135 plant scientists, policymakers and educators from across the UK and further afield came together for the fourth annual UK PlantSci conference, held at Harper Adams University on 14th and 15th April. The meeting hosted a diverse programme of … Continue reading
A preview of UK PlantSci 2015
Year after year, delegates at the UK PlantSci conference remark on the sheer breadth and diversity of topics covered. It looks as though 2015 will be no exception, with seven jam-packed sessions taking place over two days in April at Harper … Continue reading
UK set to celebrate Fascination of Plants Day 2015
Preparations are now well on their way for the third international Fascination of Plants Day. Fascination of Plants Day (FoPD) was launched under the umbrella of the European Plant Science Organisation (EPSO) to encourage people around the world to celebrate … Continue reading
Can we afford to lose what Kew has to offer?
On Wednesday 17th December the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee held an evidence session addressing announcements made by The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew earlier this year about its £5m “budget gap”. Kew is currently going through a staff … Continue reading
Shedding light on photosynthesis research
By Angela White Photosynthesis is a major target area for crop improvement. In July 2014, I caught up with three plant scientists researching photosynthesis to discover their latest findings, which were presented at the Society for Experimental Biology’s annual main … Continue reading
Scientists, unions and greens unite in concern over Kew Gardens cuts
By Alice Bell This article is reposted from theguardian.com, Friday 11th April 2014 The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, which has sites at Kew Gardens, London and Wakehurst Place, Sussex, has been struggling with cuts for years, but it has recently … Continue reading
Plant scientists assemble to address future challenges at UK PlantSci 2014
By Anna Tiley One of the defining aspects of doing a BBSRC funded doctoral training partnership (DTP) PhD is the opportunity to do a 3 month placement to gain experience outside of the lab. I have recently started my placement … Continue reading
UKPSF reaction to the UK Agri-Tech Strategy
Today the Government announced its £160 million Agri-Tech strategy. The UK has some of the world’s leading agricultural scientists, and we are pleased that the Government has chosen to invest in their work. The challenges facing global agriculture are huge … Continue reading