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Fungal Protein Critical to Causing Fusarium Head Blight in Cereal Crops Revealed

Wheat research team uses UK’s most powerful “microscope” to pinpoint nutrient hotspots

DSW research featured in Crop Production Magazine

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Equipping the next generation of female leaders in wheat research

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Sugar signalling applications could boost wheat yields by up to 12%

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Starship discovery reveals new frontiers of fungal genome evolution

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Does this breakthrough mark a new epigenetic chapter in crop breeding?

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Threshing out the grains of FAIR data with Grassroots

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Optimising the extraction of High Molecular Weight DNA from fungi

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“Smart” roots make strategic use of water

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Fungal Toxin Underpins Wheat Disease Spread

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New seed germination model devised

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Elevating gender awareness and inclusivity in the wheat research community

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“Killer” fungal gene could provide key to wheat disease control

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Pathogen-host database refocuses on genes

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New culture project launched to support women in wheat research

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Prestigious award recognises wheat researcher’s outstanding contribution to farming

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How bread dough gave rise to civilisation

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Devastating crop pathogens can be found by sequencing the air

DSW research featured in Crop Production Magazine

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The A.E. Watkins landrace collection of bread wheat: Who was AE Watkins?

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Hope from an unexpected source in the global race to stop wheat blast

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Finding hidden genetic treasure: study uncovers untapped diversity in historic wheat collection

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King’s Birthday Honours recognition for Professor Diane Saunders

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International wheat community recognises outstanding researcher

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Soil and root health research expertise attracts Farming Futures funding

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Dr Philippa Borrill featured in Royal Society video to inspire a new generation

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Discovery raises hopes of more temperature tolerant wheat

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Rothamsted scientists receive Heroes Award from US Foundation

Plant pathology award for Professor Diane Saunders

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Starch discovery reaps benefits for brewing, baking and milling industries

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Inspiring future female leaders in wheat research

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