Impact

These are some of our key case studies highlighting the expertise of our researchers in plants for the future.

 

Rare mineral vaterite discovered on alpine plants in Cambridge University Botanic Garden

Greenhouse gas ‘feedback loop’ discovered in freshwater lakes

Plant ‘thermometer’ triggers springtime budding by measuring night-time heat

Fungus enhances crop roots and could be future 'bio-fertiliser'

Understand how plants 'silence' invading viruses could hold the key to releasing their hidden potential

Can we improve crop pollination by breeding better flowers?

Cambridge leads UK institutions in agreement on crop science with Indian Government

Cells cling and spiral 'like vines' in first 3D tissue scaffold for plants

Modelling the root of crop disease

Turbocharging a new Green Revolution

 

These case studies are from initiatives supported by CambPlants and show how the University's fundemental plant science-related research can be translated for real world application. These case studies also showcase the route from fundemental research to commercialisation. 

 

Algal Innovation Centre: Using high-nitrate waste support algal growth

Lignocellulosic Bioenergy: Electron microscopy of wood

Lignocellulosic Bioenergy: Solid state NMR studies of timber

Natural Material Innovation Centre: Supertall timber

Natural Material Innovation Centre: Upgrading softwood for use in high rise construction

Plant and Algal Biotechnology: Cambridge Algae Symposia

Plant and Algal Biotechnology: Phytofutures

Progress in IPR for plant science and crop breeding

 

These case studies reveal the impact of the support provided by CambPlants for public engagement activities and the importance of engaging the public with the plant science research being carried out by researchers across the University of Cambridge.

 

How will your research help the world?

Cambridge Science Festival

Fascination of Plants Day

Plants at Cambridge seminar series