Malcolm Macaulay
@malcolmacaulay.bsky.social
Barley researcher at The James Hutton Institute and International Barley Hub: Genetics, Genomics, Genotyping, Germplasm, Diversity, STEM, cereal cyclist
We are delighted to announce the upcoming Gatersleben Research Conference “Genes, Chromosomes, and Genomes in Plants”, organized in partnership with the GPZ groups ‘Cytogenetics’ and ‘Genome Analysis’. When? November 3–5, 2027 Where? @leibnizipk.bsky.social, Germany Stay tuned for further updates!
End of an era! Robbie Waugh retired last week. His lifetime contributions transformed barley research, advancing genetics, genomics & crop improvement. His leadership, collaboration & mentorship have shaped the global barley community & inspired generations of researchers. A truly remarkable legacy.
A few memories from the 4th International Barley Mutants Workshop held in Lund University and SLU, Sweden. Great week, content, hospitality and community #ibmw2026
A few memories from last week's 4th International Barley Mutants Workshop in Lund University last week focussing on natural and induced variation in our favourite crop! #ibmw26
Seminar alert! Understanding the challenge of high protein barley: variation in protein composition and the potential for the extended grain fill trait ambainc.org/event/unders...
Understanding the challenge of high protein barley: variation in protein composition and the potential for the extended grain fill trait
Protein is an important quality parameter for both barley grain and malt. Barley is often rejected when grain protein is too high because of negative impacts on the malting process. Here Glenn…
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Looking forward to the 4th International Barley Mutant Workshop in Lund University, (SLU), Lantmännen Sweden, next week. Kelly Houston will present The Udda Lundquist Memorial Seminar, covering the tale of variation in HvHMA5 and it's impact in copper transport, photosynthesis, & yield in barley.
It's the 4th International Barley Mutant Workshop in Lund Uni, (SLU), Lantmännen Sweden, next week. Robbie Waugh will present The Royal Physiographic & Mendelian Societies in Lund Honorary Lecture in Genetics, covering the tale of variation in spike density, culm length & open flowering in barley.
Cinnamyl Alcohol Dehydrogenase CAD causes barley's orange lemma trait and can reduce lignin content. Barley could be easier to digest as animal feed & more efficient for bioethanol production, with new opportunities for sustainable agriculture & bioenergy www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Cinnamyl alcohol dehydrogenase (CAD) underlies the orange lemma trait and lignin reduction in barley - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Cinnamyl alcohol dehydrogenase (CAD) underlies the orange lemma trait and lignin reduction in barley
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🌾🧬 Wheat wild relatives offer genetic solutions for climate resilience: pest resistance, drought tolerance, salinity tolerance, and better nutrition. Genomic tools enable trait transfer. De novo domestication opens new pathways #plantscience @jxbotany.bsky.social academic.oup.com/jxb/article/...
Back into the wild: harnessing the power of wheat wild relatives for future crop and food security
Harnessing the genetic diversity of wheat wild relatives is a promising strategy for developing climate-resilient, high-yielding wheat varieties, accelerat
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Please join us tomorrow for a tour of cereal related field plots demonstrating the wide range of research topics at The James Hutton Institute. Sign up and more info here: shorturl.at/Hslp3
MicroRNA networks integrate development and metabolism to control spikelet fate: implications for cereal yield improvement www.nature.com/articles/s44...
MicroRNA networks integrate development and metabolism to control spikelet fate: implications for cereal yield improvement - npj Science of Plants
npj Science of Plants - MicroRNA networks integrate development and metabolism to control spikelet fate: implications for cereal yield improvement
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Visit the International Barley Hub field plots next week.🌾 Our 10am tours last around an hour, with plenty of time afterward to explore additional research areas, learn about ongoing projects, and speak with our staff and students about their expertise and experiences.
It was a pleasure taking part in Science Experience Day at Dundee & Angus College this week. Engaging pupils from Montrose, Forfar & Morgan Academy in science with Daffodil DNA Project & Barley iTAG practicals. Science Futures plays a crucial role encouraging the next generation of scientists
Our new research uncovered how barley regulates key protective features that help it cope with environmental stress. The findings could support the development of more resilient crops for a changing climate. @hutton.ac.uk #DundeeUni #PlantScience www.hutton.ac.uk/research-fro...
Research from The James Hutton Institute and The University of Dundee reveals how barley protects itself
Research from The James Hutton Institute and The University of Dundee reveals how barley protects itself
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‼️ IBH Seminar Announcement ‼️ 📜 Conserved modules, novel forms: Investigating morphological innovation in the grasses 🔊 Katie Jeal, Sainsbury Laboratory, University of Cambridge, UK. ⏰ Wednesday, 24th June 2026, 14:00 - 15:30 GMT 🔗 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c69acd...
Highland Show Highlights! #RHS2026 @hutton.ac.uk @rowettinstitute.bsky.social
See you at the Royal Highland Show this week! @intbarleyhub.bsky.social @hutton.ac.uk @rowettinstitute.bsky.social
Genome wide identification, structural characterization, expression analysis, and regulatory network inferring of BAG gene family in barley www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Genome wide identification, structural characterization, expression analysis, and regulatory network inferring of BAG gene family in barley - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Genome wide identification, structural characterization, expression analysis, and regulatory network inferring of BAG gene family in barley
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An Effective YOLOv11 Grain Detection Model Trained on Intact Barley Spikes Reveals a QTL Containing a Pivotal Regulator of Lateral Spikelet Formation www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/15...
🚨🚨 TODAY!! 🚨🚨 Don't miss today's webinar all 'aabout' plant genome editing!! 👇👇 Register & join for FREE! 👉 buff.ly/KPRkod9 #plantscience #CRISPR #NGT #precisionbreeding
Association of Applied Biologists@aabiologists.bsky.social · 3mo agoJoin us for the next webinar in our PlantEd series 🌱 📅 Tuesday 16 June 🕑️ 2PM BST | 3PM CEST | 9AM EDT 🧬 Feat. talks from: Claudia Payacán-Ortiz (NeoCrop Technologies) Jillis Grubben (Wageningen University) Register for free 👉️ buff.ly/KPRkod9 #plantscience
Looking forward to seeing you there! #cereals2026
International Barley Hub@intbarleyhub.bsky.social · 2mo agoPlease visit us at Stand 1032 to see our display plots focussing on our latest research involving soil health, capturing lost diversity, sustainable barley production & driving the circular bioeconony. We also have Annandale distillery on hand with delicious drams produced sustainably! #cereals2026
Genetic dissection of root traits in barley identifies major QTLs and domestication signature link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Genetic dissection of root traits in barley identifies major QTLs and domestication signature - Plant Cell Reports
Key message Using genome-wide association analysis in a barley germplasm panel, we identified root trait QTLs, domestication-driven morphological shifts, and candidate genes to guide breeding for impr...
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Stephan Weise: How to Keep Track of 2 million crop collections www.botany.one/stephan-weis... As crop collections become increasingly digital, EURISCO shows why conserving plant diversity means managing not only seeds, but also the data that give them meaning. #Botany #PlantScience
Stephan Weise: How to Keep Track of 2 million crop collections
As crop collections become increasingly digital, EURISCO shows why conserving plant diversity means managing not only seeds, but also the data that give them meaning.
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A Case Study: Benchtop Malting System for Early-Generation Malt Quality Screening www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
A Case Study: Benchtop Malting System for Early-Generation Malt Quality Screening
Accelerating genetic gains in malting barley requires efficient and accurate evaluation of malt quality traits early in the breeding process. However, traditional micro-malting is limited by its hi...
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Association of Applied Biologists@aabiologists.bsky.social · 2mo agoDon't miss this week's webinar all 'aabout' Integrated Pest Management & Biocontrol!! 🪲 Friday 29th May - 1pm BST Register for FREE! 👉️ buff.ly/b7qN6Kk #IPM #Biocontrol #PlantHealth #PlantScience
‼️IBH Seminar Announcement‼️ 📜 Developing Drought-Tolerant Wheat Varieties through Conventional Breeding: Screening Trait Evaluation, & Selection Strategies 🔊 Javaria Ashiq , Wheat Research Institute, AARI, Faisalabad, Pakistan. ⏰ Wednesday, 27th May 2026, 14:00 - 15:30 GMT 🔗https://shorturl.at/65VXl
3 weeks to go until Cereals 2026 From next-generation barley breeding and climate-resilient crops to circular nutrient systems and sustainable aviation fuels, please visit us! @intbarleyhub.bsky.social @hutton.ac.uk 📍 Diddly Squat Farm, Chipping Norton | Stand 1032 📅 10-11 June #cereals2026
