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Science of Ash Dieback ... Recent UK article on science and evidence based solutions to address ash dieback [linked below]. Significant potential identified around: [1] Better breeding and genetic markers of resistant species [2] Enhanced forest management strategies [3] Microbiome related approaches. Via Ben Martynoga in the UK Guardian News. https://lnkd.in/ejCMrSvK #forests #forestry #researchanddevelopment

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Register for NXTGENWOOD Lunchtime Webinar today, [18/12/2024, 1 p.m. Irish time] with 2 more webinars to follow early in the New Year. #bioeconomy #biomass #biomaterials #bioprocess #cellulose #circulareconomy #climate #forestry #hemicellulose #innovation #knowledgetransfer #lignin #researchandinnovation #tannins #timber #wood

Healing Powers of Mistletoe Article linked below by Lokesh Joshi, in The Conversation UK, editor Stephen Khan. The medicinal benefits of mistletoe have been known for over 2,000. Many of its uses, such as treating diabetes, pain, inflammation, irregular heartbeats and high blood pressure, have been used in traditional medicine. Additionally extracts from mistletoe can help in the bodies fight against cancer cells, by boosting the immune system any aiding the body to specifically target cancer cells. #health #cancer #forestry #forestproducts #glycoscience #immunology #medicine #naturalproducts #nature https://lnkd.in/eAcCF3bD

Forestry & Energy Review Recent article on "Next Generation Wood Research" in the Irish Forestry & Energy Review, via DawnMedia.ie. Pictured are researchers including Ramesh Babu, Minu Masliha, Jessica De Micco of the PMNC Trinity College Dublin, Colm Faulkner, Jack Moore, Prof. MA Morris, and colleagues from TCD, MEDITE SMARTPLY, and a Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine cohort. #bioeconomy #biomass #biomaterial #circulareconomy #composites #energy #forests #forestry #wood #woodfibre

Lunchtime Webinar I Public webinar with presentations from Ievgen Nedrygailov on green electricity from wood, and Colm Faulkner on an overview of NXTGENWOOD. Suitable for a general audience, e.g. researchers, primary producers or industry. #bioeconomy #biomaterial #circulareconomy #irishbioeconomy #materials #sustainability

 Standing Committee on Agricultural Research ... Upcoming webinar on coordination of European forest research and innovation activity via the EU RefreSCAR project. Registration link via the project website [https://lnkd.in/efkX3eWr]. #bioeconomy #circulareconomy #climate #collaboration #ecosystemservices #forestry #forests #innovation #policy #research #sustainability #timber #wood

Royal Society of Chemistry, London NXTGENWOOD PhD candidate Minu Masliha, TCD School of Chemistry and PMNC Trinity College Dublin [Supervisor Ramesh Babu] pictured recently in London, where she presented at a materials chemistry symposium for the Royal Society of Chemistry. Minu also gave an oral presentation on the chemistry and applications of sustainably derived wood tannins from bark. #bark #bioeconomy #biomaterial #biorefinery #chemistry #circulareconomy #sustainability #tannins #wood #valorisation

Lignin for Potential Low-Cost Fertilizer Delivery More efficient use of agricultural resources [both inputs and outputs] is a critical global challenge, due to growing populations. Up to 80-90 % of phosphate used in fertilizers can be lost to run-off and leeching. Struvite [magnesium ammonium phosphate], has been identified as a renewable source of phosphate, which can be reclaimed from waste. Here Bernal Institute, University of Limerick researchers and University of Valencia collaborators investigated the potential of lignin and polyvinyl alcohol derived hydrogels for the controlled release of phosphate from struvite. The lignin concentration was studied in relation to the hydrogel structure, morphology, thermal stability and release profile. [Article link below]. Lignin-based hydrogels were shown to have potential to serve as sustainable platforms for controlled delivery systems of agrochemicals, potentially reducing the environmental impact of agricultural practices whilst also offering a potential avenue for the valorization of lignin. Via Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, on the VALid program, grant code 2021R475. Lead author Abrar Khan with Jagdeep Kumar Nayak, Bilal Ul Amin, Muhammad Muddasar, Mario Culebras Rubio, Prof Vivek Ranade & Maurice N Collins. https://lnkd.in/eAmF3qY7 #agriculture #agrifood #bioeconomy #biomaterial #biopolymer #circulareconomy #controlledrelease #fertilizer #forestry #foodsecurity #irishbioeconomy #lignin #wood

Valuable Biochemicals of the Future New report on the outlook for bio-based value-added chemicals and their markets [linked below]. Authored by Riina Muilu-Mäkelä Hanna Brännström Mikko Weckroth Johanna Kohl & collaborators. https://lnkd.in/eqzQQjv7 #bark #biochemicals #bioeconomy #biomass #biomaterial #biopolymer #biorefinery #cellulose #circulareconomy #hemicellulose #tannins