My latest first author paper is now out! (www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...) In this study we generated giant starch granules in wheat. These granules are twice as big as we see in nature and may have uses in food and industry. (1/6)

If you want to read a short overview about my latest work on generating GIANT starch granules in wheat 🌾, why not have a look at this press release from the @johninnescentre.bsky.social ⤵️

NEWS & VIEWS: Gravity beyond starch: molecular evidence for a parallel gravity sensing mechanism (Rose McNelly , Thomas Depaepe) doi.org/10.1093/plph... #PlantScience @aspbofficial

Did you know wheat provides around 20% of the world's calories and protein? 🌾 For 15 years, the Wheat Initiative has helped get wheat ready for food security with fewer resources in a changing climate. Global issues need global science. #FoodSecurity #WheatConnect www.wheatinitiative.org

Today at #IWC2026Bologna I spoke about starch granule formation in Aegilops tauschii and wheat. The fruitful discussions afterwards left me feeling excited and given me new ideas for future experiments 🧪👩‍🔬 Thanks to the @wheatinitiative.bsky.social for funding my travel and making this possible!

Day 3 of #IWC2026Bologna included the technical tours. I was lucky enough to visit the Barilla pasta factory where I enjoyed seeing spaghetti coming off the production line and was amazed to learn that they produce 1.1 million tonnes of pasta each year 🍝🍝

I really enjoyed presenting my poster and sharing my work at #IWC2026Bologna today. If you are at the conference and want to learn about Aegilops tauschii, starch or GWAS pop by my poster (PO493) over the next couple of days 🌾

In case you didn't make it to the end of a jam-packed day of talks - I spoke about the potential of a small signalling molecule T6P to make big impacts for yield and NUE #IWC2026Bologna #cropscience #biotech photo creds @rosemcn.bsky.social

Day 1 of #IWC2026Bologna 🌾 I enjoyed hearing about how we can try and make wheat more sustainable and enjoyed meeting old (and new!) friends all connected by a common interest in wheat. Looking forward to day 2 tomorrow....

Exciting start to #IWC2026Bologna, this morning highlighting that optimising wheat crops needs to look beyond the plant, to nutrient cycling, crop rotations, precision planting and more. #research #sustainableagriculture

Last night we enjoyed one more round of excellent talks by @johninnescentre.bsky.social scientists telling us all about starch and proteins in wheat🌾 We were sad to wrap up yet another exciting edition of @pintofscience.uk but happy to have brought science to so many people around Norwich! #pint26

As part of #pint26 (and thanks to the hard work of @ddpsyuea.bsky.social, Katerina Kokmotou and others) we were able to host our first BSL interpreted @pintofscience.uk event in Norwich. It was a fascinating evening of science and a great opportunity to connect with the local deaf community

What a fantastic way to end #pint26! Over the last 3 days we've hosted 15 events in Norwich reaching over 350 people and teaching them about a whole range of subjects including why we study poo 💩, how art and science can collide 🎨 and the power of plants 🌱

Another fantastic science night at @pintofscience.uk, with speakers from @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social and @johninnescentre.bsky.social 🧪🌱 Grab some tickets for the last night (tonight) before they're gone! pintofscience.co.uk/event/you-ar... #pint26

🔥This is what the second night of #pint26 looked like in the UK🇬🇧! What an amazing night across our 45 locations! Can you spot yourself in the collage?✨ Are you ready for the final night? Don't miss your last chance to join us! Programme & tickets : pintofscience.co.uk

An exciting opportunity to join Dr Schreier's new group as a postdoctoral researcher is open for applications until 15 June 2026: www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/po...

Thanks to new impulse, we keep our fun in the second day/night as well. #pint26 And thanks to @kavitagadar.bsky.social @rosemcn.bsky.social @magdalenakurteu.bsky.social @valdrouet.bsky.social @dr-adz.bsky.social @isamack.bsky.social for their photos. 1/2

Thanks to new impulse, we keep our fun in the second day/night as well. #pint26 And thanks to @kavitagadar.bsky.social @rosemcn.bsky.social @magdalenakurteu.bsky.social @valdrouet.bsky.social @dr-adz.bsky.social @isamack.bsky.social for their photos. 2/2

I've really enjoyed the second evening of @pintofscience.uk in Norwich. I learnt so much: from communication in babies 👶 to cell size in plants 🌱 Join us for our final events tomorrow ⤵️ pintofscience.co.uk/events/norwi... #pint26

A really great first night of @pintofscience.uk in Norwich 🧪🧬🧫 Can't wait for the next two evenings. If you want to join us we still have a (limited) number of tickets left ⤵️ pintofscience.co.uk/events/norwi... #pint26

Can we engineer our way back to a wilder world? From marshes to mammoths, join us to discover how @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social scientists try to build a wilder future! 🎤Back from the Brink: Earth's Second Chance 📍Warwick Arms, Norwich 📅18 May Tickets: shorturl.at/kJaGL #pint26 @pintofscience.uk

The answer might be 42, but what’s the question? I’ll be giving a talk at @pintofscience.uk in Norwich on May 20: “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Life in the Universe”. Come along if you’re around! #PintOfScience #Astrobiology pintofscience.co.uk/event/from-t...

✨Tickets for #pint26 are now on sale!✨ 🎟Book here 👉 pintofscience.co.uk 👈 🗓18-20 May 2026 📍45+ locations across the UK 🗣Nearly 450 events

We are devastated to announce that our colleague and friend Professor Philippa Borrill died over the Easter weekend following a rare immune system disorder (HLH). She was a fantastic scientist, collaborator and mentor, and a close friend to many: www.jic.ac.uk/news/profess...

Our #pint26 programme and tickets are released in 2 weeks! To celebrate we will have a taster event in Norwich on Mon 13 April. 🎫Get your tickets here: pintofscience.co.uk/event/a-half... Pint of Science will be 18-20 May. @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social @johninnescentre.bsky.social

Plant science research weekly, March 27 plantae.org/plant-scienc... Review: Rare variants in crop genomes; “Conservatory” uncovers conserved non-coding sequences; Quinine deconstructed; Hornwort Rubisco promotes pyrenoids in other plants; Salt extrusion from mangrove pneumatophores (1/2)

Congratulations to the Seung group for its @currentbiology.bsky.social article based on a survey of 105 species in the grass family Pooideae 🌾: www.cell.com/current-biol...

The February 2026 issue of Plant Physiology from ASPB @aspbofficial and Oxford University Press is now COMPLETE! Check it out here: academic.oup.com/plphys/issue... #PlantSci

We recently ran our second intro event for colleagues from across the JIC and Norwich Research Park to come and explore our Historic Collections 📖🔬 If you‘re interested in arranging a visit, you can learn more on our website now: www.jic.ac.uk/research-imp...

@monogram-uk.bsky.social Monogram UK 2026 Pre-conference ECR Workshop sign ups are now open! Free to attend, with loads of skills development and fun networking opportunities. Sign up via QR code below. Please share!

Amyloplasts of Brachypodium endosperm Esch et al. @johninnescentre.bsky.social nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

📅 Advanced registration closes Monday, 15 December 2025! Don’t miss your chance to secure your spot at the International Wheat Congress 2026. Register now: www.iwc2026.com

I used to run this event. Today I am working at it with @braininjuryhrc.bsky.social

Have you ever seen a first edition copy of 'On the Origin of Species'? Or seen the first in print drawing of a potato 🥔? These were just some of the treasures hiding away in the @johninnescentre.bsky.social rare books room which I was fortunate to visit last week. A truly amazing experience 📚🌱

We're still buzzing after yesterday’s session with 95 amazing students diving into plant science, food security, and sustainability. Their enthusiasm and questions show that the next generation of scientists is ready to make a difference. 🌾🌱

I had great fun joining this event today. It was a privilege to share my career journey so far and I enjoyed chatting with undergraduates about everything relating to wheat and plant science 🌱🌾

📣 Applications are now OPEN for the John Innes Foundation Rotation PhD Programme This 4-year #PhD programme trains graduate students in Plant & Microbial Sciences at The Sainsbury Laboratory, @johninnescentre.bsky.social and @earlhaminst.bsky.social 🗓️ Apply before 13 Nov '25 ➡️ okt.to/qjy60T

Applications are now OPEN for the JIF Rotation PhD Programme This prestigious 4-year #PhD programme trains graduate students in Plant and Microbial Sciences at the JIC, @thesainsburylab.bsky.social and @earlhaminst.bsky.social. 🗓️ Closing date - 13 November 2025 www.jic.ac.uk/training-car...

Today I had a great time attending a writing workshop led by Mary Williams (@plantteaching.bsky.social). I came away with many tips for writing papers, a greater understanding of the peer review process and I enjoyed our discussion about AI and writing 📝 🖥️

It was so great having you at @johninnescentre.bsky.social! Some amazing conversations on AI in writing, teaching, and the importance of plants 🌾 Grateful to be a part of the @aspbofficial.bsky.social community ❤️

Today's the last day to apply for the Plant Cell Assistant Features Editor (AFE) program, usually postdocs or senior PhD students! It's a fantastic opportunity, a great learning experience & a lot of fun too. If you aren't quite ready, in June 2026 Plant Physiology will open its own call for AFEs 👍

I'm really looking forward to visiting Norwich again and sharing my perspective on why plants are the most amazing and important organisms in the universe! 🌱💚

🚨The Plant Cell Assistant Features Editors Application is Closing Soon!🌿 Learn more and apply now👉https://blog.aspb.org/the-plant-cell-is-accepting-applications-for-assistant-features-editors/. #PlantScience

#PlastidPreview2025 A big thank you to all our excellent presenters and participants for making this meeting such a stimulating and engaging event. Grateful to be part of the inspiring Plastid Biology community!!

Part of the #PlastidPreview2025 program involved a trip to the plant growth facility at @universityofessex.bsky.social It was super cool to see all the amazing facilities including onions growing in a vertical farm, how to measure photosynthesis and some impressive dynamic growth rooms 🌱

The second and final day of #PlastidPreview2025 has been really insightful! I enjoyed networking with other early career researchers and it was an honour to present my work from my post doc. I was so pleased that so many people enjoyed hearing about starch and the many fruitful followup discussions!

We are now joined by @rosemcn.bsky.social‬ from the @johninnescentre.bsky.social‬, who is sharing her work on generating giant starch granules in wheat. What a fantastic project! #PlastidPreview2025

It's been a great day at #PlastidPreciew2025 at the @universityofessex.bsky.social I've learnt about chloroplast development, retrograde signalling and even macroalgae! @ciara-obrien.bsky.social, Thomas and Carol (my Seung group lab mates) gave fab talks and I'm looking forward to my go tomorrow...

And we are off! The conference has officially begun with our opening remarks from @thepallavisingh.bsky.social. A huge welcome to everyone joining us, both in person and online! Let's get started 🌱🚀 #PlastidPreview2025

Up first in Session I, we have Thomas Navarro from the Seung Lab at @johninnescentre.bsky.social! He is sharing his exciting work on how to improve diploid potatoes using a novel gene silencing technology. What an interesting project! #PlastidPreview2025‬