Research pillars Discover the pillars at the Institute for Sustainable Food. Our interdisciplinary approach addresses the entire food system by incorporating the work of natural and social scientists. You are here Home Institute for Sustainable Food Research pillars Plant production and protection Our work includes the impact of climate change on agriculture, the dynamics of weeds, pests and diseases, the molecular biology of plants, and soil biology. Plant production and protection research Translational and transformative Our teams translate research into real-world applications and work to facilitate knowledge exchange with agri-businesses and policy-makers. Translational and transformative research Food consumption, health and sustainability We combine innovative social science and public health nutrition perspectives with the latest natural science insights on the future of food. Food consumption, health and sustainability research
