We show that subgenome dominance in Brassica napus is fluid and context-dependent, varying with genotype, tissue and developmental stage. Quantification reveals that the overall expression bias betwe...

FLOWERING LOCUS C orthologues with expression maxima in seeds are associated with an effect of vernalisation intensity on seed size Brassica napus

In this episode of Lab Matters, we speak to Dr Rachel Wells, senior scientist and honorary professor at the John Innes Centre, about the science behind protecting oilseed rape in the UK.   Rachel shar...

Light leaf spot (LLS), caused by subcuticular hemibiotrophic ascomycete fungus Pyrenopeziza brassicae , is a major constraint on oilseed rape ( Brassica napus ) production, yet the genetic and biochem...

We screened a panel of 98 Brassicaceae genotypes (97 Brassica napus and 1 Sinapis alba) for cabbage stem flea beetle (Psylliodes chrysocephala) larval antibiosis. We found limited evidence for antibi...

Flowering plants respond to multiple environmental and endogenous cues to determine the timing of their transition from the vegetative to floral state. Most of our knowledge of the gene regulatory net...

Scientific Data - A dataset of tissue-specific gene expression dynamics during seed development in Brassica

Plant development may be viewed as a sequence of tightly orchestrated events in space and time. The coordination of developmental stages gives rise to various organs, such as leaves or flowers. For in...

Chemosensory proteins (CSPs) are a conserved family present in insects and other arthropods, recognized for their critical roles in both intra- and interspecies communication. However, the functional ...

22nd Crucifer Genetics Conference, Giessen, Germany, September 1-4, 2025 – Catch up on the latest international research in Brassica crop genetics, genomics, phenomics, biotechnology, crop protection ...

The John Innes Centre (JIC) seeks a visionary Group Leader to lead research on plant-arthropod interactions, including insects.