Press Releases
Bacteria Genome Research Could Save Orchards and Assist Blood Transfusions
Research led by the
University Warwick into the genomes of two bacteria could save orchards from a
previously almost incurable disease and also assist in treating complications
arising from human blood transfusions.
Decoding mushrooms secrets could combat carbon, find better biofuels & safer soils
Researchers at the University of Warwick are co-ordinating a global effort to sequence the genome of one of the World’s most important mushrooms - Agaricus bisporus. The secrets of its genetic make up could assist the creation of biofuels, support the effort to manage global carbon, and help remove heavy metals from contaminated soils.
Secret of Worms Poison Pill Box Protein Could Produce New Natural Insecticide
Researchers at the University of Warwick have discovered how a protein from a bacterium acts like a cunningly designed poison pill box that could now be used as a basis of a new range of natural insecticides.
Researchers awarded £500,000 for broccoli research
Researchers at the University of Warwick have been awarded £500,000 to conduct research into lengthening the shelf-life of Broccoli.
Research helps UK Poinsettia growers beat foreign imports & smaller window sills
Poinsettia plants remain a popular Christmas purchase in the UK but British poinsettia growers have to battle against a tidal wave of imports from Continental Europe. Now researchers at the University of Warwick are providing British poinsettia growers with the techniques to grow as many poinsettia plants as their European rivals
Recycled paper and compost could both be key tools to control plant disease
New research by the University of Warwick should have gardeners and commercial growers competing for both recycled paper and organic waste composts. The research has found that recycled paper based composts are proving to be a major weapon in the fight against a range of plant diseases.