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As part of celebrating the International Day of #Planthealth, we're looking back on #SeedHealth milestones from the last 100 years. The International Seed Health Initiative (ISHI) for Vegetable Crops was created in 1993 to provide a forum for exchanging information, sharing expertise on seed health testing and facilitating the development of new seed health tests. ISHI brings together seed companies, public sector institutions, and private laboratories to develop seed health tests for economically important pathogens associated with seed. Today, ISHI members account for 70-75% of vegetable seed that is traded internationally. Learn more about ISHI: https://lnkd.in/erMBK-Aj To find out more about #ISF100Years, visit 100years.worldseed.org #IDPH #seedislife

I’m delighted to share the latest research by my PhD student, Nur Ajijah! I'd also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all co-authors for their incredible support and insightful contributions: Angelika Fiodor, PhD; Krzysztof Kazimierczuk; Monika Urbaniak; Elsie Enow; Robert Stasiuk; Lukasz Stepien; Lukasz Dziewit You can find the pre-proof version of the manuscript here:  https://lnkd.in/dp5M5yut Our recent study uncovers an exciting method for protecting wheat crops from Fusarium infections through the use of beneficial microbes. By co-culturing Pseudomonas protegens ML15 and Trichoderma koningiopsis Tr21, we achieved greater inhibition of the harmful fungus Fusarium cerealis compared to individual cultures. This approach not only combats the infection but also enhances wheat growth. These findings offer promising solutions for more sustainable and eco-friendly agricultural practices and global food security. #sustainableagriculture #biocontrol #planthealth

Banan Al-Shagour, our colleague from National Agricultural Research Center - NARC المركز الوطني للبحوث الزراعية , was in Spain at #CIAPA to learn about the artificial infestation of worker bees with Nosema. If you want to understand a disease, you can't just rely on field work. In the field, there are always so many different factors that influence what you see. In the lab, you have things more under control. For instance, giving a defined amount of a parasite (𝘕𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘢 spores in this case) to study how different parameters influence the course of the disease. #MEDIBEES #beescience #beehealth

🌾 From gene-edited wheat to smarter breeding methods, the latest innovations are transforming cereal crops like never before! Discover how Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is paving the way for resilient, climate-ready crops through advanced gene editing and AI-driven insights. Read more in Seed World Canada’s November issue! https://hubs.li/Q02W9RQR0 #AgInnovation #GeneEditing #SustainableFarming

Did you know that #soil treated with a blend of 1,3-D (#TELONE™) and chloropicrin and can help #improve your soil beyond the benefit of targeting plant parasitic #nematodes and soil-borne diseases? Research shows that beneficial root-colonizing #bacteria Bacillus and Pseudomonas—which produce plant-active hormones—often increase with this fumigant blend. In other words, using a TELONE™/pic blend ahead of planting helps target destructive plant parasitic nematodes—allowing developing roots to thrive—while allowing #beneficialbacteria to flourish! Now that's a win-win. Want to learn more? Check out the full article, here: https://lnkd.in/gqfZGVmf #TELONE #thebestdefenseagainstnematodes #teleosresearch #knowthefacts #alwayslearning #soilhealth #healthysoil #AgIndustry #IntegratedPestManagement

Maximizing Potato Yield: The Power of Idikum® in Combatting Diseases Harnessing the Potential of Idikum®: A Breakthrough Insecticide-Fungicide Seed Treatment for Potatoes Idikum® (composed of iprodione, imidacloprid, and difenoconazole) stands as a potent insecticide-fungicide seed treatment revolutionizing potato cultivation. Designed to combat rhizoctonia, fusarium wilt, and anthracnose, while effectively controlling pests like the Colorado potato beetle and aphids, its efficacy has been rigorously tested across […] https://lnkd.in/eJu-RURD

Scientific research has proven how the different #microbes in #slurryforsoil:   1) Break down organic matter  2) Help plants defend against pests and disease  3) Support bioremediation and phytoremediation  4) Increase stress tolerance and plant growth  5) Boost nutrient access and uptake You can find a summary of the research here: https://lnkd.in/efZigksk And look out for our upcoming series of blogs which will be looking at each point in more detail.

Maximizing Potato Yield: The Power of Idikum® in Combatting Diseases Harnessing the Potential of Idikum®: A Breakthrough Insecticide-Fungicide Seed Treatment for Potatoes Idikum® (composed of iprodione, imidacloprid, and difenoconazole) stands as a potent insecticide-fungicide seed treatment revolutionizing potato cultivation. Designed to combat rhizoctonia, fusarium wilt, and anthracnose, while effectively controlling pests like the Colorado potato beetle and aphids, its efficacy has been rigorously tested across […] https://lnkd.in/ePdFb5b3

Yesterday my first co-authored scientific publication went live in 'Pathogens'! This paper makes the case for further research into pursuing cultivar mixtures in canola fields as a strategy for future disease management of clubroot in cruciferous crops. Check it out! Botero-Ramirez, A.; Kirk, B.; Strelkov, S.E. Optimizing Clubroot Management and the Role of Canola Cultivar Mixtures. Pathogens 2024, 13, 640. https://lnkd.in/g-KHkzYY

Potato is a major food crop in the tropical regions of Africa. However, potato yields continue to remain very low in these regions mainly due to use of poor quality seed. Do you know importance of using certified seed of potato on yield among farmers?,Study found the following positive effects of using certified seed:☑️Varietal purity ☑️Clean seed from seed borne pathogens ☑️Proof of your parent seed varietal identity ☑️Traceability ☑️ New genetics (for improving traits) ☑️Guaranteed Quality assuarance #Qualityseed #Certifiedseed #KEPHIS