Institute for Policy and Engagement

Science Public Lecture: Wild Wheat

 
Location
School of Physics & Astronomy, University Park NG7 2RD Nottingham
Date(s)
Thursday 20th February 2025 (18:00-19:00)
Contact

For any questions about the public science lectures, please contact Hilary Collins or theinstitute@nottingham.ac.uk.

 

Registration URL
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Description
Event poster with the university's logo and event details on the left beside an image of a growing stalk of bright yellow wheat on the right

Wild Wheat: Diversifying the genetics of modern wheat to secure future food security

Jake Hill, Doctoral Student, School of Biosciences

Join us this February for our next Science Public Lecture with Jake Hill, who will explore the critical role of genetic diversity in modern wheat breeding. Modern bread wheat is a staple, providing around 20% of the world’s calories. As the global population grows and climate change presents new challenges, however, the limited genetic diversity in elite wheat varieties poses significant risks. Jake Hill will discuss how incorporating traits from wheat’s wild relatives can bolster resilience against extreme weather and disease, ensuring a sustainable future for global food production.

Jake Hill is a BBSRC funded PhD student, working at the BBSRC & the University of Nottingham's Wheat Research Centre, researching the genetic diversity and utilisation of wheat's wild relatives.

This lecture is part of the monthly science public lecture series. These events showcase research from scientists at the University of Nottingham and are free and open to all!  

World-class research at the University of Nottingham

University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD

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