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A new tool to fine-tune plant genomes without changing their DNA could offer a fast and precise alternative to GM breeding and play a key role in developing resilient crops in response to climate change. A study led by members of the Chromatin and Memory group at the University of Cambridge has uncovered a new way to...

A recent review led by Dr Alison Scott-Brown from the Epidemiology and Modelling group, University of Cambridge, explores how farmland trees and shrubs can contribute to integrated pest management – potentially helping farmers reduce the impact of chemical use while boosting biodiversity. The study considers how a wide...

2025 marks 200 years since John Stevens Henslow (1796-1861) became Professor of Botany and went on to revitalise the study of plants at the University of Cambridge. He was elected fourth Professor of Botany in 1825, taking an oath before the Vice Chancellor as 'King's Reader in Botany' on 10 October that year. He held the...

Extreme weather events, from heavy rainfall to heatwaves and droughts, are increasingly threatening crop yields globally, so new solutions are needed for agriculture. An international team from the University of Cambridge, University of Adelaide, University of Western Australia and NASA have reimagined how we grow food...