SCRI – Scotland’s leading crop research institute – is aiming to share its world renowned research with more people than ever with a new more accessible and user-friendly website.

The website www.scri.ac.uk has a brand new look to help bring SCRI’s scientific research to life for members of the general public as well as scientists and students working in the field.

Visitors to the website can get an insight into SCRI’s plant research through a wide range of photography representing the many different aspects of the work carried out here; from experiments in the laboratory to field trials and state-of-the-art glasshouses to the Living Field community garden.

There are also new About us and Frequently Asked Questions sections that provide information and facts about SCRI and its scientific research. The Knowledge Share section tells you more about our programme of outreach work including education, public events and open days and specialised events for growers and industry representatives.

Scientists, students and others with a particular interest can still find in-depth and detailed information about the four science research programmes at SCRI; Environment Plant Interactions, Genetics, Plant Pathology and Quality, Health and Nutrition.

Our research scientists provide details of the many different studies they are working on and also biography and recent publication details to help users find experts in particular fields.

All the latest SCRI news and events can also be found on the website keeping users abreast of current developments and opportunities to find out more about our work at open events.

Using the website has never been easier with a new browse by audience function allowing users to select the content most relevant to them; whether they’re a farmer, scientist, student or member of the public.

The new website will also allows users to register for email bulletins to alert them to the very latest news, careers and events as well as giving their own feedback on the news stories making the headlines by commenting online.

The launch marks the first phase of online development which aims to make the SCRI website the first port of call for anyone wanting to find out more about plant and environmental biotechnology.

For more information contact:
Lorraine Wakefield
Information and Online Service Officer
SCRI
Invergowrie
Dundee DD2 5DA
Tel: 01382 560047