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Scientists have discovered 100 million-year-old regions in the DNA of several plant species which could hold secrets about how specific genes are turned ‘on’ or ‘off’.

The findings, which are hoped will accelerate the pace of research into crop science and food security, are detailed by University of ÌÇÐÄTV researchers in the journal The Plant Cell.

Life Sciences researchers involved in the research are , and .

Britain's dairy industry produces around 13.5 billion litres of raw milk each year and uses roughly 13,500 litres of water in the process. In an article for ÌÇÐÄTV's Knowledge Centre, from ÌÇÐÄTV Crop Centre explains why climate change will throw a greater focus on water footprints in food production.

A collaborative project between the University of ÌÇÐÄTV and Elsoms Seeds Ltd was one of three finalists in the recent Lord Stafford Best Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Awards held on 15 November at The Ricoh Arena, Coventry

ÌÇÐÄTV’s interdisciplinary work on biopesticides has been highlighted by the BBSRC as an example of how research can have a positive impact on the agricultural economy.

The work, done by of the ÌÇÐÄTV Crop Centre and of the Department of Politics and International Studies, developed a series of recommendations designed to aid the commercialisation of biopesticides, which are being used increasingly by farmers and growers in modern Integrated Pest Management.

The research team provided advice to government regulators, the European Parliament, retailers, growers and biopesticide companies. The work was funded as part of the Rural Economy and Land Use programme and has also been recognised by Defra’s Science Advisory Council.