John Hammond
@profjohnhammond.bsky.social
Professor of Crop Science at the University of Reading, in the UK, working on cropping systems for sustainable food production and abiotic stress resilience in crops. The views expressed here are my own.
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Conventional and modern #breeding technologies for improving dwarf #coconut cultivars: A #review.
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Cocos
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Cocos
Conventional and modern breeding technologies for improving dwarf coconut cultivars: A review
Coconut (Cocos nuciferaL.) is a multipurpose plantation crop with versatile uses, including as a refreshing drink, edible oil, and, nutraceuticals. Its nutraceutical properties have increased demand in global markets...
doi.org
November 19, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Conventional and modern #breeding technologies for improving dwarf #coconut cultivars: A #review.
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Cocos
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Cocos
Reposted by John Hammond
Changes in physical, #carbohydrate, and #antioxidant properties of sweet acorn #squash during development and cold #storage
To read this new article in JHSB, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Cucurbita #fruit #AcornSquash
To read this new article in JHSB, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Cucurbita #fruit #AcornSquash
Changes in physical, carbohydrate, and antioxidant properties of sweet acorn squash during development and cold storage
Acorn squash are a conveniently sized, inexpensive, nutritious vegetable, but the fruit quality of traditional cultivars is often unsatisfactory. New, sweet-tasting acorn squash were developed recently, but data on their fruit development and storability are limited...
doi.org
November 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Changes in physical, #carbohydrate, and #antioxidant properties of sweet acorn #squash during development and cold #storage
To read this new article in JHSB, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Cucurbita #fruit #AcornSquash
To read this new article in JHSB, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Cucurbita #fruit #AcornSquash
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A #review on #nanotechnological advancements in #tomato: a model #plant. An introduction to #nanotechnology and the implications for the #crop.
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Nanomaterial #Solanum
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Nanomaterial #Solanum
A review on nanotechnological advancements in tomato: a model plant
In modern agriculture, sustainable production and efficiency are unimaginable without the use of agrochemicals such as pesticides, fertilisers, herbicides, etc. Nanotechnology has the potential to ...
doi.org
November 21, 2025 at 12:43 PM
A #review on #nanotechnological advancements in #tomato: a model #plant. An introduction to #nanotechnology and the implications for the #crop.
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Nanomaterial #Solanum
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Nanomaterial #Solanum
Very excited to announce a new #Phd opportunity with myself at the University of Reading and Silvia Pressel and Anne Jungblut @nhm-london.bsky.social investigating #heat ☀️ and #drought 💧 stress on #root #soil interactions. Deadline for applications is 12 Jan 2026.
blogs.reading.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
📣 We're hiring! Great opportunity for someone to join us in the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development at the University of Reading working on #crop #protection #agronomy. See jobs.reading.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai... for all the details.
Lecturer in Crop Protection:Whiteknights Reading UK
Closing date: 23:59 on 5th January 2026
jobs.reading.ac.uk
November 18, 2025 at 12:15 PM
📣 We're hiring! Great opportunity for someone to join us in the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development at the University of Reading working on #crop #protection #agronomy. See jobs.reading.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai... for all the details.
We're recruiting a Postdoc in Soil and Crop Sciences to work on the LEGUMINOSE Project www.leguminose.eu during the final year to collect additional data in the field and the laboratory, undertake data analysis, write papers, and share data with stakeholders. jobs.reading.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
Sustainable agriculture through legume-cereal intercropping
The EU-funded LEGUMINOSE project aims to establish legume-cereal intercropping as a mainstream method in sustainable agriculture.
www.leguminose.eu
November 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
We're recruiting a Postdoc in Soil and Crop Sciences to work on the LEGUMINOSE Project www.leguminose.eu during the final year to collect additional data in the field and the laboratory, undertake data analysis, write papers, and share data with stakeholders. jobs.reading.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
Where at Groundswell, so come and see the Transforming UK Food Systems programme of projects and bag a free sample of faba bean at stand E17 in the pasture field
July 2, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Where at Groundswell, so come and see the Transforming UK Food Systems programme of projects and bag a free sample of faba bean at stand E17 in the pasture field
Looking forward to hosting this @aabiologists.bsky.social conference on #legumes in June at the University of Reading. Some great speakers lined up, so get your abstract in soon to join them😀🥜☘️
Legumes Science and Practice 3.
June 3-4 2025.
University of Reading
Abstract submission is OPEN!
Meeting website -> cvent.me/neBz1X
June 3-4 2025.
University of Reading
Abstract submission is OPEN!
Meeting website -> cvent.me/neBz1X
February 19, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Looking forward to hosting this @aabiologists.bsky.social conference on #legumes in June at the University of Reading. Some great speakers lined up, so get your abstract in soon to join them😀🥜☘️
It's that time of year again... #PhD studentship calls are open. We have 38 projects advertised as part of our www.research.reading.ac.uk/foodbiosystems #doctoral training programme, including a couple with me😁 We also offer a mentoring scheme for applicants (deadline for mentor 17 Jan). Good luck!
www.research.reading.ac.uk
December 20, 2024 at 3:40 PM
It's that time of year again... #PhD studentship calls are open. We have 38 projects advertised as part of our www.research.reading.ac.uk/foodbiosystems #doctoral training programme, including a couple with me😁 We also offer a mentoring scheme for applicants (deadline for mentor 17 Jan). Good luck!
Just spent a great week with colleagues from our www.legumiose.eu project in Šumperk, Czech Republic at AgriTec talking about all things #intercropping Thanks for hosting us😀
November 16, 2024 at 4:40 PM
Just spent a great week with colleagues from our www.legumiose.eu project in Šumperk, Czech Republic at AgriTec talking about all things #intercropping Thanks for hosting us😀