A short-generation broccoli for urban and peri-urban horticultural production

Lead Research Organisation: John Innes Centre
Department Name: Crop Genetics

Abstract

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Publications

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Description The Market research conducted under this study is guiding future plans to address how the short generation broccoli can be used in protected production. It has informed our discussions with representatives across the Brassica Horticultural Industry pipeline including Breeders, Growers, Distributors and Retailers. The focus group information is being ued in current interactions with students at Norwich Business School.
Exploitation Route Various aspects of the supply chain from breeding to growing to retail are interested in potential of the short generation broccoli
Sectors Agriculture

Food and Drink

 
Description The findings from this study have led to the development of a consortium across the industry that is discussing the potential for broccoli production under protected conditions
First Year Of Impact 2016
Sector Agriculture, Food and Drink
Impact Types Societal

Economic

 
Description Article published in the Times 
Form Of Engagement Activity A magazine, newsletter or online publication
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Article reporting development of new short generation Broccoli
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2017
 
Description Interview for BBC Radio 4 farming today 
Form Of Engagement Activity A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Public/other audiences
Results and Impact Radio interview discussimg new short generation broccoli
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2017
 
Description Presentation at Brassica workshop, PAG 2019 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach International
Primary Audience Professional Practitioners
Results and Impact Invited presentation in Brassica workshop at Plant and Animal Genome conference, 2019 entitled: Dissecting vernalisation: keeping the greens on your plate
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2019
 
Description Talk at Eastern Agritech event 
Form Of Engagement Activity A talk or presentation
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Industry/Business
Results and Impact Talk to a business audience on developing germplasm for 21st Century Horticultural production
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2017