Monday, 16 March 2026 at 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm
John Scrace – Freelance Plant Pathologist
John has over thirty years’ experience in the identification and management of plant diseases and disorders. He graduated with a degree in Plant Biology from the University of Hull, and went on to obtain a Masters in Crop Production from Bath University. After working for ADAS (an agricultural/horticultural consultancy business) for several years John left to set up as a freelance plant pathologist. He has worked for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) since 2001, and has also done work for the Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera), ADAS, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and many others. His main area of work is the diagnosis of plant problems on both garden plants and commercial crops. He also carries out research and consultancy work, and lectured for many years on both the RHS and the Royal Botanic Gardens diplomas in horticulture.