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Review confirms impact and importance of WHEAT research

Wheat currently contributes 20% of the world population’s calories and protein—and global demand is estimated to increase by 44% between 2005-07 and 2050. Key recommendations in a recent review included supporting strategic investment in research partner network development and maintenance,…

Isabel18/09/2020

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Plant Science Research Network Releases Decadal Vision 2020-2030

Without sustained investment in plant science, the necessary research to generate innovative discoveries that solve these urgent problems is at risk. Recently, PSRN released its Plant Science Decadal Vision 2020-2030: Reimagining the Potential of Plants for a Healthy and Sustainable…

Isabel07/09/2020

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Lipid distribution in cuticles affects flower architecture in Medicago

Floral architecture influences pollination and reproduction: open flowers facilitate cross-pollination, while closed flowers limit outcross.

Isabel19/08/2020

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Training people to provide food for the future

This autumn, as COVID-19 brings a sharp focus on the resilience of our food system and a need for distance learning options, the Lancaster Environment Centre is opening all three of its online Food Security courses to full-time as well…

Isabel14/08/2020

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‘Science is not finished until it’s communicated’

‘Science is not finished until it’s communicated’ - These words reflect a long-held commitment to the dissemination of scientific research and findings to the public.

Isabel23/07/2020

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PlantSciVid Results Announcement

Great news for today! The Global Plant Council and Plants, People, Planet are delighted to announce the two winners of our #PlantSciVid competition. We received 15 brilliant entries and although some of them were submitted a (tiny) bit late, all…

Isabel15/07/2020

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The Global Plant Council Statement for 2020-2021

We aim to promote plant science across borders & disciplines, supporting those involved in research, education, and training, and to increase awareness of plant research in science and society. And next year 2021 we will continue.

Isabel13/07/2020

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Review confirms impact and importance of WHEAT research

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Lipid distribution in cuticles affects flower architecture in Medicago

Training people to provide food for the future

‘Science is not finished until it’s communicated’

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