The Vegetable Genetic Improvement Network @WarwickCrop. Linking researchers and industry to deliver improved vegetable varieties, funded by @DefraGovUK
Joined October 2021
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Up next Rosemary Collier @Warwickpestnews talking about ‘Aphids on your crops - what’s next?’ at the @BLSAConference. @WarwickCrop
We’re all set up for the Festival of Innovation, come talk to us about @WarwickCrop @WarwickGRU @WarwickVeGIN @BeanMealsUK in @warwickarts
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Our next webinar will be led by Andrew Beacham and @vegprof @HarperAdamsUni and they will cover research on genetic traits that will improve crop resilience in the face of climate change, focusing on environmental stresses @WarwickVeGIN. More details: warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/lifesc…
Another brilliant day at @Elsomsseeds open day. Come chat to us about our applied research in vegetables. @WarwickCrop @madhury_paul
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Join @WarwickLifeSci and our speaker Professor Tim Benton to explore the global challenge of navigating food security in an increasingly volatile world. At 5.30 pm on Thursday 24 October. More information and registration: warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/lifesc…
Find out more about everyone’s favourite Christmas vegetable! How are cooking yours? @WarwickCrop
❓ How do our genes determine if we find Brussels sprouts bitter? Why do they give us wind? 💨
To learn more about the science behind the sprout, we're joined by brassica boffins Rachel Wells @OilseedRachel from @JohnInnesCENTRE and Lauren Chappell @ElcyHK from @WarwickVegin ⬇️
@WarwickVeGIN @WarwickCrop are at @Elsomsseeds open day today. Stand is all set up and the trials are looking brilliant.
Our next Stakeholder Event will be on 17th Oct 2023. Join us in person or online for updates on our project, alongside industry speakers. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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Two short term summer jobs available to provide support for research projects on pest insect management - based at Wellesbourne portal.unitemps.com/Search/J…
VeGIN are at the @KenilworthShow come talk to us about brassica diversity, pests and pathogens, and even some fun games and activities! 🥦🥬 @WarwickCrop @WarwickLifeSci
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We're all set up and ready to go. Come find us @KenilworthShow. We've got insects, plants, seeds, vegetables, pathogens as well as fun activities and games.
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Day 5 of #PlantHeathWeek and @WarwickVeGIN are discussing genetic improvement and sustainable solutions to pest and disease in the UK's 4 major veg crops 🥬🧅🥦🥕warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/lifesc… @WarwickCrop @WarwickLifeSci @WarwickGRU @vegprof @ElcyHK @FreshProdRes
It's International Carrot Day. Carrot research is central to VeGIN and we currently have projects on Cavity Spot, Willow Carrot aphid, and carrot viruses -we'll be presenting our work at this years Carrot Symposium carrotsymposium.com - still time to register!
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Another great opportunity to join our team at @WarwickCrop @WarwickLifeSci for plant pathology research. Experienced technician required for a project on control of pea foot rot disease. Apply here: tinyurl.com/3548uy4h
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REMINDER! Short term role available @warwickcrop @WarwickLifeSci helping the British Leafy Salads Association @Britleafysalads to make plans for the future. Further details here: portal.unitemps.com/Search/J…. Applications close on 6th February.
Last chance to register for our Stakeholder event next week!! Weds 18th Jan, 10:30-3:30 in person and online. Register HERE: warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/lifesc… @WarwickCrop
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Our next Stakeholder Event will be on 18th Jan 2023, 10:30-3:30. Join us in person or online for updates on our project, alongside guest speakers Johan Schut and James Rimmer. Agenda and registration here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/lifesc…
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Our next Stakeholder Event will be on 18th Jan 2023, 10:30-3:30. Join us in person or online for updates on our project, alongside guest speakers Johan Schut and James Rimmer. Agenda and registration here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/lifesc…
@WarwickCrop @vegprof
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Looking forward to hosting the HelianthNet Sunflower Meeting today @warwickcrop @WarwickLifeSci @WarwickVeGIN warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/lifesc…. A 'new' crop for us all to discuss and great to consider such a cheerful crop on a cold and gloomy day.
A brilliant job done by all! Thanks for having us @warwickarts. Hope no one wants to use the van today… @WarwickCrop @WarwickLifeSci
Some more photos of last night's @WarwickCrop @WarwickVeGIN @WarwickLifeSci @WarwickFoodGRP Christmas Lecture @warwickuni. Well done all!
