- Source: National Institute of Agricultural Botany
The National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB) is a plant science research company based in Cambridge, UK.
NIAB group
The NIAB group consists of:
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NIAB EMR – a horticultural and agricultural research institute at East Malling, Kent, with a specialism in fruit and clonally propagated crop production. Joined the NIAB Group in 2016.
NIAB CUF – a potato agronomy unit. Joined the NIAB Group in 2013.
NIAB TAG – the arable group that joined in 2009
BCPC – promotes the use of science and technology in the understanding and application of effective, sustainable crop production. Acquired by NIAB in 2018.
History
NIAB was founded in 1919 by Sir Lawrence Weaver. The original Huntingdon Road headquarters building was opened in 1921, by King George V and Queen Mary.
Regional centres
NIAB operates 11 regional centres throughout England:
Cambridge
Morley (Norfolk)
East Malling (Kent)
Sutton Scotney (Hampshire)
Newton Abbot and Plumber Farm (Devon)
Hereford
Telford (Shropshire),
Benniworth and Kirton (Lincolnshire)
Headley Hall (Tadcaster, Yorkshire)
A 12th centre was expected to open at Cirencester (Gloucestershire) in 2020.
References
External links
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