University of Nottingham

Plants use 'mechanical strategies' to push through soil - study

Tillage

Plants use 'mechanical strategies' to push through soil - study

A new study led by experts at the University of Nottingham uncovers how plants are fighting their way through hard soil to thrive.

Could soil's ability to 'remember' drought ensure more resilience?

Environment

Could soil's ability to 'remember' drought ensure more resilience?

New research has found that microbial communities in soil have the capacity to remember and adapt...

Livestock farms studied as sources of resistant infections in humans

N.Ireland

about 2 years ago

Livestock farms studied as sources of resistant infections in humans

The University of Nottingham has said livestock farms are being studied as potential sources of resistant infections for animals and humans.

'New 48-hour TB blood test not accurate enough for use on Irish farms'

Beef

over 9 years ago

'New 48-hour TB blood test not accurate enough for use on Irish farms'

Research carried out by the University of Nottingham has developed a new an inexpensive method of detecting TB in cattle.