Cristiano Negro’s Post

🌱We at FertiGlobal, are committed to providing solutions for sustainable agriculture through our innovative biostimulants and systemic activators of resistance solutions. These technologies support crops in improving plant health and resilience while minimizing the reliance on chemicals. Together, we can help ensure a healthier, more productive future for agriculture. 🌾 #SustainableAgriculture #Biostimulants #PlantImmunity #FertiGlobal #CropProtection #Ennuvitechnology #worldfoodday

"This research paper on the biotechnological applications of endophytic fungi is both comprehensive and enlightening. It meticulously explores the diverse roles these fungi play in agriculture, medicine, and environmental sustainability. The detailed examination of their potential in biocontrol and bioactive compound production highlights the innovative strides being made in biotechnology. The depth of research and clarity in presentation make this paper a valuable contribution to the field." https://lnkd.in/dQXHS59k

🌍 #MeetThePartner | IBBA-CNR National Research Council: Driving Innovation in Sustainable Agriculture The Institute of Agricultural Biology and Biotechnology (CNR-IBBA) is part of the Department of Biology, Agriculture and Food Sciences (DiSBA) of the National Research Council of Italy (Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche). CNR-IBBA focuses on research, technology transfer, and training activities in the field of plant, animal, and microbial biology. Its goal is to expand our understanding of biological systems at molecular, cellular, and organismal levels, while exploring their interactions with the environment. This knowledge is applied to improve the genetic traits of plants, animals, and microorganisms, and to develop innovative biomolecule production processes. The Institute has strong expertise in applying multidisciplinary approaches, particularly in oxygenic photosynthesis and the genetics, physiology, and biotechnological potential of microalgae. 👉 Learn more here: https://ibba.cnr.it/en/

New article "The cosmetic potential evaluation of the fungus resistant grapevine extracts using metabolomic approaches" has just been published in Scientiae Radices, issue No. 3/2024. The work concerns the use of grapevine extracts in cosmetic formulations and was created as a result of international collaboration between scholars from Université d'Orléans, Université de Tours, Jagiellonian University in Cracow (Uniwersytet Jagielloński w Krakowie), and Cracow University of Technology (Politechnika Krakowska im. Tadeusza Kościuszki). The article is available free of charge in an open access formula at: https://lnkd.in/ds_6q7Ek Please read and share your comments! #research #science #cosmetics #biotechnology #chemistry #organicchemistry #fungi

We’re proud to share Pivot Bio’s latest peer-reviewed research and our first paper on PROVEN 40, which was just published in Scientific Reports in collaboration with researchers at Purdue University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Using labeled nitrogen gas, the researchers document our microbes converting nitrogen and putting it in corn plants. Field studies also confirmed that PROVEN 40 could fix and supply nitrogen comparable to up to 40 pounds of synthetic nitrogen fertilizer per acre with similar yields. This breakthrough research is clear proof that biological nitrogen fixation will be a foundational part of nitrogen plans moving forward. https://bit.ly/4fo6kfp

I was informed that one of my research publications had been recognized as a "Highly Cited Paper" by Web of Science! 🌟 In this study, we delved into the crucial role that microorganisms play in removing pollutants from activated sludge, showcasing their incredible diversity. Despite this diversity, a large portion of these microorganisms remain unisolated/uncultured. Our research not only compiled a comprehensive "wanted list" of microorganisms in activated sludge but also evaluated potential cultivation methods, such as microfluidics, to enhance our understanding of the microbiota in activated sludge. We also explored the significance of the cultivation for activated sludge microbiota. Excited to share our findings and contribute to the advancement of this field! 🧫🔬 Link: https://lnkd.in/g45bJFPS #Microbiology #ActivatedSludge #ResearchPublication #HighlyCitedPaper

#PhD student in Plant Biotechnology-Abiotic Stress Topic: Genetic Basis and Molecular Insights into Salinity Tolerance in Tomato and Pepper: Implications for Crop Resilience and Sustainability Institution: Center of Plant Systems Biology and Biotechnology, Plovdiv, Bulgaria Period: Fixed-term contract, funding available until 31.12.2027; possibility for continuation of the research career after successful defence. #Plant_Biotechnology_Abiotic_Stress

University Distinguished Professor of Forest Biotechnology Steve Strauss was recently featured in the 𝑁𝑒𝑤 𝑃ℎ𝑦𝑡𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑖𝑠𝑡. Professor Strauss has a long history of achievements at OSU. “I just followed my passion, and one thing led to another as I realized that to effect change in ecosystems you really had to know a lot of stuff; there were no shortcuts. Thus, I got on the PhD to Professor train and have not gotten off since.” Read the full #FacultyProfile! https://beav.es/pYk

I'm delighted to share our latest publication, "A hybrid strategy for growth-associated production of sophorolipid using a reconstructed genome-scale metabolic model for the fructophilic yeast Starmerella bombicola," now available in Process Safety and Environmental Protection. Huge kudos to my amazing co-authors for their tremendous work: 👏 Ehsan Motamedian for putting together the very complex research results into this comprehensive article. 👏 Egils Stalidzans for leading the work of metabolic modelers. 👏 Jānis Liepiņš for leading the work of lab experiments. 🔬 Matīss Ričards Baumanis, Jānis Daugavietis, Ieva Berzina and Karlis Svirksts for their invaluable contributions to this study. 🌟 What's the buzz about? Our study presents the first genome-scale metabolic model for Starmerella bombicola, a yeast known for its ability to produce sophorolipids, valuable biosurfactants with numerous industrial applications. We explored a hybrid strategy that couples sophorolipid production with yeast growth, optimizing for both. The model accurately predicts growth dynamics and metabolic behaviors under various conditions, providing a robust tool for future metabolic engineering efforts. 🔗 Read the full article here https://lnkd.in/drBN9vid We hope it sparks further innovations in sustainable microbial production and waste valorization. This research has been a collaborative effort supported by the European Regional Development Fund in the project “Sustainable Microbial Valorisation of Waste Lipids into Biosurfactants” (No. 1.1.1.1/19/A/047). #Research #Biotechnology #MetabolicEngineering #Sophorolipids #CircularEconomy #Bioeconomy #SustainableDevelopment Latvijas Universitate Tarbiat Modares University Baltic Studies Centre Rīga Stradiņš University

Exciting news from Vilnius University Life Sciences Center! 🧬 Dr. Patrick Pausch and his team have been awarded a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant. This funding will support their cutting-edge research on jumbo phages, a fascinating class of large viruses that infect bacteria. The project, titled "Jumbo Phages in Translational Enzyme Research" (JUPITER), aims to uncover the hidden potential of jumbo phage genes, which may lead to significant advancements in biotechnology. With their genomes up to ten times larger than typical phages, jumbo phages hold untapped resources that could inspire new antimicrobial strategies and genome-editing tools for a variety of applications—from combating drug-resistant bacteria to improving agricultural crops. We're proud to see Lithuania and Vilnius University Life Sciences Center at the forefront of this exciting research! Learn more about this groundbreaking project here: https://lnkd.in/d9NjH36v #vilniusuniversity #lifesciencescenter #jumbophages #ERCGrant #JUPITER