"We were keen to show the connections between the top and bottom of the river â and that issues at the bottom of the catchment depend very much on what happens at the top" Scotland boasts a hugely varied coastline and a rich offering of inland waters in both rural and urban settings which host an amazing array of riches, come in all shapes and sizes, and are greatly valued and cherished by communities and visitors alike. To mark the Year of Coasts and Waters, scientists of Scotlandâs Centre of Expertise for Waters (CREW), the James Hutton Institute and the Dee Catchment Partnership embarked on
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âWe now know for sure that in the future, structural variation will need to be accounted for in barley research and breedingâ An international research team including scientists from the James Hutton Institute and the University of Dundee has reached a milestone on the way to unravelling the species wide genetic diversity of domesticated barley. With the complete genome sequencing of 20 diverse genotypes, the researchers completed the first step in decoding the genetic information of the entire species - the barley pan- genome. Scientists and breeders will greatly benefit from these new
"It is a big honour for me to receive this award and I am humbled by the recognition by an industry where everyone works extremely hard and all deserve an award. So too to the other scientists that strive to make a difference to the industry" Professor Ian Toth has been recognised with the British Potato Industry Award 2020 for his invaluable contribution to the potato industry over the past 25 years. The prestigious lifetime achievement award was presented by AHDB Potatoes Chair, Alison Levett, as part of the Potato Industry Conference 2020 which was delivered via a virtual event held on 24th
"A small step for mankind, a giant one for the Dee catchment" We hear about âclimate changeâ and âbiodiversity lossâ all the time these days. We hear considerably less about how to tackle them, so itâs time to shout about a project that does just that. The restoration of the Beltie burn in Aberdeenshire has been completed, and it is hoped that the project will change the course of the regionâs natural and social history for the better. More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager, James Hutton Institute, Tel: +44 (0)1224 395089 (direct line), +44 (0)344 928 5428
What is SAD? SAD is a type of depression which has a seasonal pattern. In winter, it is more common in countries in northern latitudes. An estimated 22% of the UK population experience SAD. Of these, 20% experience âWinter Bluesâ or subsyndromal SAD (s-SAD) and 2% experience SAD. Symptoms include low mood and energy, changes in sleep and appetite, and problems concentrating. What causes SAD? Current research into SAD indicates that our body clock (circadian rhythm) is altered by changes in the balance of neurotransmitters, hormones and vitamin D which could all play a role in the development
âParticipants will be able to benefit by learning from the suite of existing pilots, making further adoption of natural capital approaches in our land-based sector more effective. It is the next in the ESCom series of events that aim to support and encourage collaboration between practitioners, policy makers and scientistsâ How can we use the Natural Capital Protocol (NCP) to help land managers when considering agricultural land use decisions? How can the NCP contribute to ongoing initiatives to test natural capital approaches in land-based business in Scotland? These questions, and many
The Scottish Government are looking for your views on and priorities for future mid to long term research across plant and animal health, sustainable food system and supply, human impacts on the environment, natural resources, rural futures This research portfolio is one of the largest for agri-environment research in the UK and represents a globally distinct investment in and capability for multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research. The Scottish Government are currently developing a new strategy for the next cycle of research (2022-2027). The Consultation Questionnaire is available on
Paola is an environmental economist whose research expertise and interest focus on economic valuation of ecosystem services and natural capital, and their integration into ecosystem accounting and economic decision analysis frameworks, and the development of integrated economic and environmental models to better understand land use and management decisions, and the trade-offs and synergies in the provision of private and public good and services involved. Paola is currently a Macaulay Development Trust Fellow in Natural Capital, and developing the research on the integration of natural capital