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A significant leap for agriculture! 🌱 Scientists have uncovered XccOpgD, a crucial enzyme in the battle against plant diseases. This discovery paves the way for developing anti-bacterial pesticides targeting Xanthomonas pathogens, known for their destructive impact on crops. Innovation in plant protection is essential for sustainable agriculture and food security. Read the full article to explore how this breakthrough can revolutionise pest control strategies and bolster our global food supply. #Science #AgricultureRevolution #PlantProtection Check this out: https://lnkd.in/dHWS5YdG

I'm pleased to share the latest article, 'Treatment of Dairy Farm Runoff in Vegetated Bioretention Systems Amended with Biochar'. The article explores insightful perspectives, trends, and prospects for dairy runoff management. Bioretention systems are low-impact nature-based technologies that treat concentrated animal feeding operations runoff if modified with an internal water storage zone (IWSZ) or amended with biochar. In this study, the performances of four pilot-scale modified bioretention systems were compared to assess the impacts of (1) amending bioretention media with biochar and (2) planting the systems with Muhlenbergia. The system with both plants and biochar amendment had the best performance, with an average of 5.58 log reduction in E. coli and 98% removal of total nitrogen (TN). Check out the article at the link below. https://lnkd.in/gbQUtNaQ #Bicohar #NutrientRemoval #Stormwater #DariyWastewater #Bioretention #LowImpactDevelopment #Pathogen #USF #EnvironmentalEngineering

𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐁𝐮𝐠 (𝐒𝐆𝐒𝐁) ⚠️ 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Managing the 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐁𝐮𝐠 (𝑁𝑒𝑧𝑎𝑟𝑎 𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑖𝑑𝑢𝑙𝑎, Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) in open fields and greenhouse environments presents a constant challenge. However, innovative growers are increasingly shifting towards modern, ecological solutions. While physical barriers such as 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐬 in sheltered crops produce good results, the use of natural predators and entomopathogenic fungi is gaining popularity due to their speed, long-term effectiveness, and environmental safety. 📚 Introducing 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 agents like 𝑇𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑠 𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑠 offers a powerful alternative to chemical pesticides. This natural enemy of the SGSB proves highly effective in controlling pest populations without compromising the environment or plant health. In fact, their presence helps restore the natural balance of the greenhouse ecosystem, leading to improved yields and superior crop quality. 📚 Furthermore, the integration of 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐢 that target pests on plant surfaces enhances the sustainability of pest control strategies. This approach significantly reduces pesticide use, improving food safety by lowering chemical residues and promoting healthier plants. By adopting biological control methods, producers can meet the growing market demand for organic and sustainable products. Various biological approaches are available for combating the Southern Green Stink Bug, with natural enemies serving as key components of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) 🌱. These methods support the future of greenhouse agriculture and ensure long-term agricultural success. 🔍 I invite you to share your experiences in the biological control of the 𝑁𝑒𝑧𝑎𝑟𝑎 𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑖𝑑𝑢𝑙𝑎. Unfortunately, they are often detected by growers too late - usually when the symptoms of damage are already visible❗In the case of vegetable plants with edible fruit production, this affects the attractiveness of the final product and has a significant economic impact on production efficiency. #CultivaEco #CultivaEcoSolutions #SustainableAgriculture #BiologicalControl #GreenhouseFarming #IPM #IntegratedPestManagement #EcologicalFarming #Biocontrol #PlantHealth #AgricultureInnovation #SustainableFarming #SouthernGreenStinkBug

Biochar amendments reduce antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in plant roots and leaves by 1.2 to 2.2 orders of magnitude but have limited effects on soil ARGs. Biochar's influence on microbial communities suggests potential benefits for sustainable agriculture and food safety. https://buff.ly/4fJavmn #Biochar #Pyrolysis #CarbonCapture

We are thrilled to announce the two winners of “The Radicle Natural Plant Protection Challenge Presented by UPL”! Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/d4PEbyfq   The Challenge sets out to invest US $1.75M in start-up companies that are advancing natural and biological solutions to protect crops from biotic stresses. SOLASTA Bio, an Ag/Bio-tech company specializing in the next-generation of green insecticides, was selected as the 1st-place winner for developing nature-inspired, selectively targeted and sustainable peptide insect control products. Impetus Ag, an Ag-tech company developing biological insect control solutions with the effectiveness of legacy chemical methods, was selected as the 2nd-place winner for creating novel proteins that bind naturally occurring toxins to targeted pests. In addition to funding, the winners will also get access to advice from both UPL and Radicle senior executives to help accelerate their company's business and technical efforts. UPL, Radicle Growth, Natural Plant Protection (NPP), SOLASTA Bio, Impetus Agriculture, Inc., Shireen Davies, martha schlicher #AreYouUpForTheChallenge? #RadicleChallenge, #UPL, #NPP, #AgTech, #Agriculture, #Agricultureandfarming, #farmingtechnology, #FoodTech, #venturecapital, #innovation, #funding, #investing #openag, #openinnovation #opencollaboration #openagcenter #sustainability #agbiotech #plantprotection #cropprotection #naturalsolutions #bioticstresses

NoFly and BestCure: our iconic and highly effective solutions for #BiologicalControl. We work to support producers in their daily fight against pests and diseases. We are committed to #biocontrol so that each harvest reaches its maximum potential, taking care of crops and the future of agriculture. 👉 Our #biofungicide #biobactericide #BestCure and our #bioinsecticide #NoFly are the solutions we developed against a wide variety of fungi, bacteria, and pests, and are the tangible result of our investment in research and development for crop protection. Derived from botanical extracts and microbiological sources, they have #OrganicCertification and offer an effective alternative to conventional chemical treatments—either as a replacement or complement. 📌 Discover more about our biocontrol line at: https://lnkd.in/e9_Jr-Us #FuturecoPortfolio

Exploring the Power of #Biopesticides for Sustainable #Agriculture In the quest for sustainable #agriculture, #biopesticides play a crucial role in protecting crops against various pests while minimizing environmental impact. This comprehensive chart highlights the different categories of biopesticides and their effectiveness against specific pests. From #bacteria like #Bacillus thuringiensis targeting #arthropods to essential oils combating weeds, #biopesticides offer a range of natural solutions. They are effective against: #Arthropods: Using bacteria, fungi, nematodes, viruses, botanicals, toxins, and others. #Diseases: Combating through bacteria, fungi, viruses, botanicals, toxins, and minerals. #Nematodes: Addressing issues with bacteria, fungi, botanicals, and toxins. #Weeds: Using bacteria, fungi, viruses, botanicals, and organic acids. #Mollusks: Managed with nematodes, toxins, and diatomaceous earth. At Faminga, we are committed to integrating these natural pest control methods into our smart farming solutions. By leveraging the power of biopesticides, we aim to enhance crop health, improve yields, and promote a greener planet. 🌍 What are your thoughts on biopesticides? Have you used any of these methods in your farming practices? Share your experiences and let's discuss how we can further drive sustainable agriculture together! #SustainableAgriculture #Biopesticides #SmartFarming #CropProtection #GreenFarming

Exciting New Research Offers Hope for Tackling Soil Salinity and Boosting Food Security! Did you know that 9% of the world's farmable land is affected by soil salinity, making it harder to grow the food we need? This rising issue, fueled by unsustainable farming, threatens global food production. But a recent study by Zhao et al. (2024) has uncovered a fascinating plant mechanism that could help us turn the tide on this problem. Meet- Limonium bicolor, a plant that thrives in salty environments! It does this by using tiny salt glands on its leaves to get rid of excess salt. Now imagine if crops could do the same – we'd be able to grow food even on salty soils! 🌾 Zhao's team dove deep into understanding how these salt glands develop. They used cutting-edge tech like single-cell RNA sequencing to zoom in on the cells forming these glands. Here's what they found: -Cytokinin, a plant hormone, plays a key role in speeding up the formation of these salt glands. By applying cytokinin to young leaves, they observed faster gland development – a potential game-changer! - They also identified a gene, LbTRY, that controls salt gland formation. When they turned off this gene, plants grew even more salt glands, making them better at handling salty conditions. This discovery opens up new possibilities for engineering salt-tolerant crops by tweaking hormone signaling pathways. Imagine a world where more crops could thrive on salty land, helping us grow more food in challenging environments! Future research in this direction could contribute toward sustainable agriculture and global food security. 🌾💧 Want to know more about the research? Click: https://lnkd.in/gnMvsmAR Zhao B, Gao Y, Ma Q, Wang X, Zhu J, Li W, Wang B, Yuan F, Global dynamics and cytokinin participation of salt gland development trajectory in recretohalophyte Limonium bicolor. Plant Physiol. 2024: 195(3): 2094–2110 Image credits: Erika Varga from Pixabay. #AgTech #Sustainability #FoodSecurity #SoilHealth #PlantScience #Innovation #Crops #Biotech #Salinity

🐛 Insect-protein are we on the cusp of a new industry opportunity in Australia? 🦗 I love what I do. It gives me access to companies and people from all walks of life. And it means I'm constantly learning new things. The latest - insect protein and plans for large-scale production in Australia by Sustainable Protein Group Pty Ltd. Of course, I was aware that while not very common in Australia (yet), insects already form part of many people's diets. But I wasn't aware of how big and growing a demand there is! Some estimates have this reaching more than US$6 billion by 2032 (AgriFutures Australia). Apparently, mealworms, black soldier flies, locusts, and crickets are the most commonly used insect-protein found in human food, fish & animal feed and pet food. In addition, lipids can be used in fertilizers and #biofuels and by-products such as chitin exhibit great potential in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and #bioplastic industries. I also wasn't aware we had an Insect Protein Association of Australia or that we had an Australian Insect Industry RD&E Plan 2023-2028 - image shown! All which point to the fact that there is a large and growing global (and domestic) market opportunity waiting for us if we can invest in this industry. Wayne Taylor-Girdler Bühler Group #Sustainability #InsectProtein #Innovation #Australia #Agriculture

Breakthrough Biocontrol Agent Offers Hope Against Phytophthora Diseases In the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture, the fight against plant diseases is a persistent challenge, particularly when it comes to the notorious genus Phytophthora. Known for wreaking havoc on crops and causing significant economic losses, Phyt https://lnkd.in/eyFnEFKa