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A consortium of researchers, farmers and a major baker are working together to fill future supermarket shelves with loaves of bread that will arrest the plummeting levels in the UK diet of a mineral that plays a significant role in male fertility and the prevention of some cancers.
Thu 23 Sept 2004, 09:18 | Tags: Sciences, Health and Medicine, Horticulture and Agriculture

ÌÇÐÄTV HRI has been quick to reap the benefits of its merger with the University of ÌÇÐÄTV. A joint research proposal between scientists at ÌÇÐÄTV HRI and researchers in the University of ÌÇÐÄTV’s Department of Politics and International Studies has won a £316,000 grant from the Research Councils’ Rural Economy and Land Use programme for a project on the science and regulation of bio-pesticides.


Researchers from The University of ÌÇÐÄTV’s newest department, ÌÇÐÄTV HRI, have helped the British Mycological Society win their second gold medal at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Tue 10 Aug 2004, 15:11 | Tags: Sciences, Horticulture and Agriculture

On Friday 19th March Defra Minister Larry Whitty will sign an agreement creating as part of the University of ÌÇÐÄTV a new centre of excellence for horticulture research – ÌÇÐÄTV HRI. The signing ceremony will also see the announcement of ÌÇÐÄTV HRI’s new Director Dr Simon Bright.


A University of ÌÇÐÄTV scientist is tackling biodiversity problems on an international level by creating the new Darwin Field Station in Gambia’s largest and oldest nature reserve, which is set to promote national biodiversity awareness and sustainable tourism through training and education programmes.

Scientists have developed a new "intelligent" reliable soil moisture sensor that is set to ensure horticulturists accurately irrigate staple crops such as potatoes and fruit, and enhance environmentally friendly farming practices.
Tue 03 Aug 2004, 11:01 | Tags: Sciences, Horticulture and Agriculture

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