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Prof. Ian Toth Takes the Helm at EAPR: A New Era for Potato Research As he assumes his role, Prof. Toth expressed his enthusiasm for leading the EAPR, highlighting the association’s unique blend of researchers, extension specialists, and industry professionals. He described the EAPR as a community characterized by openness and cooperation, and he views his presidency as a privilege and an opportunity to make meaningful contributions. Goals and Objectives: Fostering Early Industry Engagement One of Prof. Toth’s primary objectives is to strengthen the connection between young scientists and the industry. He emphasized the need for early interactions to ensure that scientific research is closely aligned with industry needs. By fostering these connections, Prof. Toth aims to optimize the impact of research on the potato industry. He also plans to increase international participation in the EAPR Triennial conferences, particularly from regions where such engagement could significantly enhance potato production through the adoption of new skills and technologies. By encouraging global collaboration, Prof. Toth hopes to build long-term partnerships that will drive innovation in the industry. Lev... https://lnkd.in/eSbwmQnP

🌿 Call for Abstracts: Global Plant Science Conference 2025 🌍 Are you passionate about plant science and its role in shaping a sustainable future? Join us at the Global Plant Science Conference 2025, happening in Rome, Italy, on April 28-29, 2025, under the theme "Innovating Plant Science for a Sustainable Future." This is your opportunity to showcase your research, connect with global experts, and contribute to groundbreaking discussions on: 🌱 Cutting-edge plant biotechnology 🌍 Climate resilience in agriculture 🔬 Advances in plant genetics and breeding ♻️ Sustainable agriculture practices 🌾 Plant-based solutions for global challenges 📢 Submit Your Abstract Today! Don’t miss the chance to share your ideas with a global audience of researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers. Selected abstracts will be featured in our conference proceedings and provide an opportunity for oral or poster presentations. 🗓️ Deadline for Abstract Submission: November 28, 2024 📩 Submit here: https://lnkd.in/gYpNEAx2 Let’s innovate, inspire, and build a sustainable future together through plant science! 🔗 Inbox us for updates and queries: plantscience@keynoteconnect.org #PlantScience2025 #CallForAbstracts #Sustainability #AgricultureInnovation #GlobalConference

🌟 Exciting news! 🌟 I am excited to share that I recently published my first scientific paper entitled "Actinobacteria as Promising Biocontrol Agents for In Vitro and In Planta Degradation and Detoxification of Zearalenone." Are you interested in this topic? Then please read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/eSgkSqZj 👩🔬 Our research investigates the potential of Actinobacteria to serve as biocontrol agents, effectively degrading and detoxifying the mycotoxin zearalenone both in vitro and in planta on wheat ears. 👨🌾 Our findings offer new insights into sustainable agricultural practices and the mitigation of mycotoxin contamination and contribute towards a sustainable and biological control of the fungal disease Fusarium Head Blight on wheat. 🙏 I am grateful for the guidance and support from my supervisors kris audenaert and Leen De Gelder at Ghent University. Additionally, I would like to thank all the co-authors and everyone who supported me throughout this journey. A special thanks to the reviewers and editors for their valuable feedback and guidance. 🏆 This accomplishment represents a significant milestone in my academic career, and I am excited to continue my research. Stay tuned for our further research on the impact of actinobacterial biocontrol strains on the wheat ear microbiome.   #Research #ScientificPublication #Biocontrol #Actinobacteria #Mycotoxin #Zearalenone #FusariumHeadBlight #Wheat #CropProtection #SustainableAgriculture 

🌟 Recently I got a chance to participate in international OBSIDIAN Conference held in Toruń 🌟 I’m excited to share that I received 3rd place for my poster presentation 🎉 Presented research focused on isolating spore-forming bacteria from soil to develop biopreparation that enhance the decomposition of maize post-harvest residues which is crucial for nutrient cycling and improving soil health, and ultimately boosts agricultural productivity. I introduced our goal of identifying bacterial strains that accelerate residue breakdown while providing benefits such as nitrogen fixation and phosphorus solubilization. By isolating bacteria from soil samples and testing their enzymatic activities, we identified five promising strains and confirmed that these strains not only exhibit significant enzymatic activity but also demonstrate the ability to solubilize phosphates and fix nitrogen, significantly accelerating the decomposition of maize residues. They hold great potential for biopreparations that could enhance soil quality and agricultural sustainability. I’m grateful for this opportunity and thank everyone who participated in this research! Looking forward to future collaborations! #OBSIDIAN2024 #SoilHealth #SustainableAgriculture #Microbiology #PosterPresentation #ScientificResearch

"In the near future, the human population is estimated to reach 10 billion, causing an increased demand for food, feed, and other plant products. To meet these demands, it is crucial to accelerate the genetic improvement of key plant species. To increase the quality and quantity of plant products, advances in cultivation practices and or advances in genetics are necessary. Historically, traditional methods have concentrated on exploring the rearrangement of genetic variability through selection and in-field evaluations to enhance the value of complex traits. However, these traits are naturally influenced by numerous factors across the different levels of the central dogma of molecular biology. Therefore, integrating data from various ‘omics’ fields—including genomics, transcriptomics, and metabolomics—can significantly contribute to a deeper understanding and improvement of these complex traits. Recent advancements in the utilization of large datasets have shown promising results in accurately predicting desirable traits. These efforts involve studying various ‘omics’ levels, from molecular biology to agricultural environments. However, the scale and complexity of these datasets present challenges that necessitate novel insights and analytical methods to facilitate informed decision-making in plant breeding."

It was a privilege for AS Food to be invited to CIRAD's 40th anniversary celebration in Montpellier on Tuesday, June 25th. CIRAD has been a valuable scientific partner for AS Food since our inception.   Our CEO Victor Nono proudly represented AS Food at CIRAD's 40th anniversary celebration in Montpellier on Tuesday, June 25th. CIRAD hosted an outstanding conference, gathering a diverse group of researchers, government officials, and collaborators from France and abroad, including IFAD and ISRA. Here are his insights from the event.       I was particularly interested in the discussions on assessing the social and environmental impact of scientific research. In his inspiring presentation, Jo Puri, Ph.D showed how integrating impact assessment into the design phase of @IFAD projects makes it possible to measure successes and failures and thus improve future programs.    The key takeaway for me from CIRAD, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and Institut Senegalais de Recherches Agricoles is the versatility of impact assessment. This tool can justify funding requests to both donors and the public, improve internal organizational practices, and evaluate the effectiveness of different initiatives with similar goals.    Another crucial point highlighted in the presentations was the long-term nature of impact. Momar Talla Seck of Institut Senegalais de Recherches Agricoles cited the example of a project launched in Senegal in 2007 to combat insects harmful to cattle. The results of this project were only visible in 2018, 11 years later.   That example shows that one of the challenges for researchers and development actors is to maintain effort and motivation over several years. This challenge is particularly notable in a modern world where impatience seems to be the rule, leading people to constantly shift focus towards new ideas and hopes, often followed by disappointment.    At AS Food, we are committed to sustaining effort and motivation over time, alongside dedicated partners like the researchers at CIRAD.  Stephanie Rabaud Emma Patrone   #Cirad40 " #ASFood

🌟 Get to Know the DTC Network: Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences (FAZOS)🌟 This Thursday, we are glade to spotlight the Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek -  FAZOS at Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, a distinguished member of the DTC Slavonija, Baranja and Srijem. 🌿 About FAZOS: The Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, celebrated exactly half a century of its existence on October 18, 2010. It is one of the oldest members of the Josip Juraj Strossmayer University. The mission of the FAZOS scientific and teaching staff is to educate students by gradually introducing them to the basic knowledge of plants, animals and cultivation technologies, so that they can independently manage the agricultural production process, with the ultimate goal of producing food for the human community.  👩🎓 👩🔬 Educational Excellence and Research: In the educational process of FAZOS, teachers also use their own findings from scientific and professional work, thereby enriching and modernizing the students' education. This approach ensures that education is both modern and deeply informed by the cutting edge of scientific and professional work. 🔬 Research Areas: FAZOS conducts extensive scientific research in various fields including: 🔹 Biology 🔹Chemistry 🔹Nutrition and Protection 🔹Genetics of Plants and Animals 🔹Mechanization 🔹Economics in Crop and Livestock Production The goal of this research is to enhance both the quality and quantity of food production, reduce production costs, and preserve nature, the environment, and human health. 🗣️ 📸 Meet the Voice Behind: Prof. Dr. sc. Brigita Popović, Vice Dean for Business Organization and Investment Management 🤝 Join us in celebrating the contributions of FAZOS to education, research, and agricultural development in the Danube region. #DTCNetwork #Innovation #Research #Education #DanubeRegion

🎉 I have completed my graduation project thesis. Salinity stress poses a threat to many crops, such as tomato crops, especially due to the effects of climate change, and that poses a threat to our food security. Therefore, we conducted a research titled “𝐔𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐨-𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨 (𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘮 𝘭𝘺𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘮) 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞". You can check the research work of my graduation project, as well as the research work of other groups, through the projects section on our website: https://lnkd.in/dY5gUMBy I am also proud to say that, during the graduation project discussion ceremony, the presentation of our project was well-received by the audience and our professors, and exceptionally recognized by the vice dean of the faculty for education and student affairs, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Mahdy. Moreover, I received an A+ on my graduation project. This project went on for more than 7 months full of challenges, learning opportunities and hard work. As a key contributer, I went through the full enriching experience of conducting original research, from writing the research proposal, conducting the experiment, data collection and analysis, to writing the full research article, under the guidance of my supervisor, Dr. Sara El-Messeiry. I learned many invaluable technical and personal skills, including scientific writing, experimental techniques, presentation, effective communication and adaptability in the face of challenges. I am glad I explored the fascinating research field of bionanotechnology and I am excited to continue my journey in scientific research, participate in more research projects in the future and explore different research areas in biotechnology and genetics. #GraduationProject #Biotechnology #Research #Agriculture

I had the pleasure of presenting my research at the 258th Annual Meeting of the Crop Science Society of Japan (CSSJ), following up on findings I shared during the 256th meeting. At the 256th meeting, we discovered that substrates from edible mushroom (fungi) cultivation beds actively emit bioactive volatile compounds (VCs) that promote growth in rice seedlings. Building on this, we conducted field tests to determine whether these early-stage growth benefits from mushroom-derived VCs would persist after the seedlings were transplanted into paddy fields. The results were encouraging! Our study showed increased yielding attributes and improved grain quality in rice plants that were exposed to VCs from waste shiitake fungi bed substrates during their seedling stage, compared to those that were not exposed. For more details, you can read the full abstract from the meeting here: https://lnkd.in/gcmkm4Yb

Very honored that I had the opportunity to present my capstone research with my mentor Dr. Sarah Ku at the Undergraduate Research Symposium at Loyola University Chicago. This research focused on Darkling Beetle larvae (Tenebrio molitor) cultivation as an opportunity for food sovereignty and self-sustainability. The current US food system is widely inequitable and leaves vulnerable people, particularly in urban settings, in various stages of food apartheid. This research examined how to return the means of production of food back to the people and achieve food sovereignty (access to enough, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food) through small-scale mealworm cultivation. Mealworms have more protein-by-mass than traditional forms of livestock and take up far less water and space. There are also over 2,000 types of known edible insect worldwide which are eaten regularly by over 2 billion people. Mealworms pose a realistic opportunity for people, regardless of economic status or spatial constraints, to have access to their own means of food production.