Ian Crute

Part of John Innes Centre Ltd., John Innes Foundation is a charity founded in 1910 and based in Norwich, UK. The foundation is dedicated to advancing plant science, horticulture, and related subjects. The British company provides substantial support to the rotation PhD programme at the John Innes Centre and the Sainsbury Laboratory, which is renowned for its academic excellence and groundbreaking research attracting elite candidates from around the world. The company achieves this by supporting scientific research, education, training, and public engagement, as well as maintaining and exploiting a unique historical collection of books and other documents. The foundation's mission is to advance the acquisition and application of knowledge about plants and microbes for societal, environmental, and commercial benefit.