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🌱 Trichoderma: A Highly Effective Biological Solution To Control Plant Pathogens and Future of Organic Farming 🌱 Anand Agro Care is thrilled to introduce "Dermus," our top-selling product with viable conidia of Trichoderma viride! Here's why Dermus is a game-changer: Boosts Plant Growth: Enhances plant growth through hormone crosstalk. Fights Diseases: Competes, parasitizes, and inhibits plant pathogens. Activates Natural Resistance: Secretes metabolites that strengthen plant defenses. Explore some stunning glimpses from our lab culture below where it (Trichoderma viride -Green Coloured) shows antagonism against plant pathogen Fusarium oxysporum (white coloured). Join us in promoting sustainable agriculture! 🌿 #OrganicFarming #PlantHealth #SustainableAgriculture #Trichoderma #Dermus #AnandAgroCare#Biofungicide#Plant Growth Promoter#Fungus#Plant Pathogen#Biocontrol Agent

Food Vendors: When grilling meat, carcinogens like HCAs, PAHs, and nitrosamines can form at high temps. These compounds are linked to cancer risks & oxidative stress. Avoid charring and excessive smoking of meats, cook at lower temps. Don't take this lightly! #FoodSafety African Population and Health Research Center La Via Campesina Agroecology Fund Agroecology Coalition Agroecology Europe Association Biovision Foundation

Corn plants enjoying the benefits of symbiosis with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi perform better than those that cannot form this interaction. That means a fungal infection is not always inhibitory; sometimes it promotes beneficial changes. It's important to understand when, why, and how plant-microbial interactions—symbiotic interchanges in which both the plant and fungi benefit—occur needed to fully realize their potential in Agriculture. Credit: Modified from Ramirez-Flores et al., eLife, 2020. #fungalpathology #mycorrhiza #plantmicrobeinteraction

Anti-science vandals destroy Italy’s first open field trial with gene-edited rice to test resistance against fungal disease Vandals uprooted the fungus-resistant Arborio rice, which was being tested in the country’s first ever field trial of a CRISPR-edited crop. Euroseeds strongly condemns the destruction of Italy’s first open field trial of gene-edited rice, which was targeted by vandals on June 21 in northern Italy. The experimental field trial, aimed at testing the resistance of the gene-edited rice to fungal diseases, represented a significant step forward for sustainable and productive agriculture. https://lnkd.in/gBtmTqsG. https://lnkd.in/gQ9mq5Kz https://lnkd.in/gzpU-SjY https://lnkd.in/gNwj2Hnv

The recent gene-edited risotto rice field trial in Italy and its’ destruction by vandals highlights the need for increased public dialogue and acceptance of new technologies for addressing nutrition security. Led by researchers at the University of Milan, this trial aimed to develop a rice variety resistant to the devastating rice blast fungus, which annually destroys enough rice to feed 60 million people. Despite the setback, the response from the community has been heartening - farmers, scientists, and citizens alike have shown solidarity and support showing that while skepticism remains, there is growing recognition gene editing's potential benefits for crop resilience and nutrition. I believe open, informed public dialogue on gene-edited crops is essential for science-based agricultural decisions. Field trials like these are crucial for gathering the data necessary to make science-based decisions about the future of our agriculture. This offers a promising pathway to creating crops that are not only more climate-resilient but also contribute to reducing malnutrition. With thoughtful regulation and transparent communication, these solutions can help ensure a sustainable and nutritious food supply for future generations. #Sustainability #GeneEditing #Agriculture #FoodSecurity #Innovation #PublicDialogue

🌾 New blog post alert! 🌾 Discover how scientists are tackling spot blotch, a serious barley disease caused by Bipolaris sorokiniana. Learn about the innovative research in Canada to breed disease-resistant barley varieties and ensure better yields for farmers. Read more here: https://buff.ly/45j9JrH #Barley #Agriculture #PlantScience #CropResearch #SustainableFarming

Regulatory missteps in South Africa's approach to gene editing in agriculture may hinder innovation & food security. High costs & lost opportunities loom as local rules clash with global standards. #SouthAfrica #GMO #Agriculture #GeneEditing #FoodSecurity https://lnkd.in/drQRctrv

NEWS: Scientists have warned that a court decision to block the growing of the genetically modified (GM) crop Golden Rice in the Philippines could have catastrophic consequences. The Philippines had become the first country – in 2021 – to approve the commercial cultivation of Golden Rice, however campaigns by local groups last month persuaded the country’s court of appeal to overturn that approval. Read the full story by The Guardian here: https://lnkd.in/egvhdzVC Hear from leading stakeholders in the agri-food value chain and learn more about their current adaptation strategies addressing these critical debates facing climate-smart agriculture and food resilience. See what's on: https://lnkd.in/gynbezP #agrifoodinnovation #goldenrice #philippines

Food security: Researchers discover gene for resistance against a disease that ravages rice and wheat crops. Blast disease, caused by the fungus Magnaporthe oryzae, is a veritable plague in agriculture. In addition to devastating rice crops—the staple food of 60% of the world's population—it began attacking wheat in the 1980s, across a growing area of distribution and with a serious risk of emergence in many countries. https://lnkd.in/gJFRdv8z

🌱🔬 Plant nematode infections can lead to up to 60% yield loss in crops. Tackling these damaging parasites requires a multi-faceted approach, including both preventative and targeted solutions. But how can we determine the effectiveness of specific treatments if their impact is not immediately visible? In a groundbreaking study, a team of scientists led by Andrzej Kurenda from Vivent #Biosignals and Syngenta Fellow Anke Buchholz has successfully monitored the stress levels of plants in real time using Vivent Biosignals’ advanced technology. This innovative approach provides crucial insights into 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 and 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘀 from nematode damage. Fill out our form and receive your own personal copy of the Nematode Control Results report. 👉 https://lnkd.in/exvqmHgy