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Check out the latest #APSwebinar! Join the webinar on August 28 for an in-depth look at evolving #mycotoxin control strategies. Explore cutting-edge research on mycotoxin contamination in crops and learn about effective pre- and post-harvest management techniques. Don't miss this opportunity to optimize your current practices.  https://bit.ly/4bUn4bz

#IgorOnBiologicals Biologicals are innovative solutions derived from natural sources, offering sustainable pest and disease management for crops. However, their widespread adoption relies on legislative frameworks that prioritise access aligned to science and evidence-based practices. Let's advocate for policies that support the integration of biologicals, ensuring a greener and more resilient agricultural future! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dVmb6MJr #Biologicals #InnovationInAg #ScienceBasedPolicies

🌱 In our last post, we uncovered the secret behind ento-frass's soil-boosting power. But how did we crack the code? We delved into the diversity of microorganisms present in our frass. 🍀 Despite being heat-treated and pathogen-free, our frass hosts over 400 different species of bacteria and fungi, many with beneficial properties. We collected soil samples from various agronomic tests across different soil types and crops, subjecting them to metagenomic analysis to understand how our frass impacts soil health. 🌾 The results? Adding frass nearly doubled the number of bacteria and fungi associated with nitrogen pathways, allowing it to rapidly mineralize inorganic nitrogen into forms readily available for plant uptake. 🌿 This breakthrough insight reveals how ento-frass enriches the soil microbiome, enhancing nutrient availability and plant growth. Stay tuned for more updates on sustainable farming practices! #sustainableagriculture #soilhealt #regenerativeag

Paper out in final form (New Phytologist): The potential of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi to enhance metallic micronutrient uptake and mitigate food contamination in agriculture: prospects and challenges A former Humboldt fellow in our lab, Edu led this paper together with other colleagues. In this paper we ponder two roles relatively more rarely considered in AM fungi: metallic micronutrient uptake, and uptake of contaminants from soil leading to food contamination problems. The former should be strengthened, the latter avoided. How can this be done? #mycorrhiza #agriculture #environment https://lnkd.in/eYuQBE8K

Happy World Microbiome Day ❗ #Soils are teaming with microbial life. As a reservoir of #biodiversity, #soilmicrobiota has enormous functional potential in #healthcare. Although only a fraction is of the #soilmicrobiome known, it is safe to say they play an important role in #agriculture, #foodproduction, and #climateregulation. How much is known about the microbes that live under the soil? We dare you to discover for yourself: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eDR5Gpp

Unveiling Plant Health with QTL Mapping Quantitative Trait Locus (QTL) mapping is transforming how we understand plant diseases. This method helps researchers pinpoint the genes responsible for disease resistance by analyzing genetic traits, paving the way for healthier and more productive crops. With QTL mapping, agriculture can step forward in ensuring food security. It supports the development of crops that are not only stronger but also more sustainable, benefiting farmers and consumers alike. Let's harness the power of science for a greener future! #QTLMapping #PlantScience #AgricultureInnovation #SustainableFarming #AlgoritmaDataScience

Ok it’s time to start talking about the importance of supporting farmers. Why are they critical? Why is #regenag important? (In the video I talk about cropping land and marginal land but it could be qualified further that many areas that may be able to grow a crop for animals could not grow one suitable for human food. But that’s getting technical. It’s all about digestive enzymes and bioavailability etc. ) (Saw Anthony Chaffee, MD mention ruminant grazing land % and thought he might like to see the reference again) - - - #SoilCarbon #CarbonSequestration #RegenerativeAgriculture #HealthySoil #ClimateAction #CarbonFarming #SoilHealth #SustainableAgriculture #CarbonStorage #ClimateChange #SoilScience #CarbonNeutral #CarbonFootprint #OrganicFarming #SoilMicrobes #Agroecology #CarbonCycle #SoilErosion #ClimateSolutions #SoilQuality #CarbonCapture #LandRestoration #SustainableFarming #SoilOrganicMatter #ClimateResilience #CarbonBalance #SoilConservation #ClimateJustice #CarbonSmart #SoilManagement

🌱Peas are #plant protein powerhouses (phew, that's a lot of P's!), but quality relies on sulfur availability. Bachelet et al., with the help of #SequenceServer, explore how #pea compensates for low-sulfur environments using #sulfate transport systems. Huge congrats to the authors! Check out the paper using the link in the comments! #genomics #agriculture #bioinformatics 

Meet SOLASTA Bio, 1st-place winner of “The Radicle Natural Plant Protection Challenge Presented by UPL”, an initiative to advance natural and biological solutions to protect crops from biotic stresses. SOLASTA Bio’s very small protein (micropeptide) Insect Control Agents are based on endogenous insect peptides, which govern their physiology and behavior. Our innovative big data-led, rapid technology platform rationally designs sustainable, non-toxic, new Mode of Action, target-selective and effective bioinsecticides which do not harm non-target species. SOLASTA Bio’s candidate peptides have shown high efficacy, as standard insecticides, against target insects in more than 20 field trials to date, with no adverse effects on non-target species including pollinators. SOLASTA Bio’s platform can be rapidly adapted to new target insects and delivers 'Smart' Insect Control Agents - every peptide developed brings new knowledge which accelerates further peptide design, providing a high hit rate of discovery to effective peptides in the field. UPL, Radicle Growth, Natural Plant Protection (NPP), SOLASTA Bio, Shireen Davies #AreYouUpForTheChallenge? #RadicleChallenge, #UPL, #NPP, #AgTech, #Agriculture, #Agricultureandfarming, #farmingtechnology, #FoodTech, #venturecapital, #innovation, #funding, #investing #openag, #openinnovation #opencollaboration #openagcenter #sustainability #agbiotech #plantprotection #cropprotection #naturalsolutions #bioticstresses

It was captivating to attend and present at the annual Soil Borne Plant Diseases Symposium at ARC-PHP in Vredenburg, Stellenbosch. This year's theme, "Soil Health and Soil Borne Plant Diseases," emphasized the importance of managing soil health for productive agroecosystems. Central to soil health is the soil microbiome, a promising indicator of soil quality and disease risk that could be integrated into routine soil analyses, allowing farmers to enhance their agronomic practices. This approach addresses the limitations of traditional tests, which primarily focus on the physical and chemical properties of soil. Soil microorganisms, often overlooked, are the missing piece of the puzzle—the farmer's best friend. Given the complexity of soil as a system influenced by numerous non-linear factors, it is clear that "the devil is in the details," highlighting the need for a comprehensive, all-systems-based approach. Advances in genomics, machine learning, and deep learning are pushing us beyond basic diversity assessments. These technologies allow us to uncover meaningful patterns within soil complexity and determine when these patterns are significant and important. Such insights are paving the way towards providing growers with all of the tools necessary for site (context)-specific, highly sustainable, resilient and efficient agricultural production.