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The James Hutton Institute
This page is no longer updated. The Macaulay Land Use Research Institute joined forces with SCRI joined forces on 1 April 2011 to create The James Hutton Institute.
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Introduction to CHABOS
CHABOS
(The Committee of Heads of Agricultural and Biological Organisations of Scotland) was formed in 1994 to promote an integrated approach to biological, environmental and agricultural research and development, technology transfer and policy support. The member institutions embody intellectual enquiry, education, and public appreciation of science.
The organisations represented on CHABOS include
- Fisheries Research Services (FRS)
- Forest Research (FR)
- Hannah Research Institute (HRI)
- Macaulay Land Use Research Institute (MLURI)
- Moredun Research Institute (MRI)
- Rowett Research Institute (RRI)
- Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE)
- Scottish Agricultural College (SAC)
- Scottish Agricultural Science Agency (SASA)
- Scottish Crop Research Institute (SCRI)
They are supported by Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland (BioSS) and offer a unique range of skills in microbial, plant and mammalian biochemistry and physiology, recombinant technology, aquaculture, animal and crop diseases, food technology, applied engineering, socio-economics, agricultural and land use systems, plant systematics and management of biological collections .
- OBJECTIVES
- To develop co-ordinated and internationally competitive programmes of research in biological and environmental sciences.
- To capitalise on the scientific expertise within the member organisations, to nurture their creative and innovative talents, and to carry out research of the highest international quality.
- To promote technology transfer and contribute to technology foresight through continued interaction with industry and Government departments.
- To provide advanced education and training in biological, environmental and agricultural sciences and cognate subjects.
- To advise and represent Government in S&T policy matters relating to agriculture, the environment and fisheries.
- To maintain monitoring programmes on disease prevalence in crops and animals and on environmental pollution.
- To promote the public appreciation of science and its contribution to national prosperity, health and well-being, and protection of the environment.
- To manage plant collections and promote their use in plant systematics.