Tune in to our next webinar 'all aabout' Roots & Soil Biology 📅 24 Feb - 1pm GMT 🔗 buff.ly/dcXsZR4 & hear from Gustavo Ferreira da Silva 'all aabout' his recently published paper 👇 #plantscience @aabiologists.bsky.social

Tackling Phosphorous deficiencies in tropical soils through sustainable agricultural practices. New research shows microbial inoculants and organomineral fertilizers can reduce phosphate fertilizer inputs in sugarcane cultivation by up to 66% Read it now: doi.org/10.1111/aab....

Don't miss the next webinar in our series with AAB! If you work in soil & root biology we have also have an open call for papers - Roots to RegenAg - closing April 1st 🔗 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal...

🌾 Check out this recent opinion in @annalsapplbio.bsky.social by @sganie.bsky.social & Ricardo A. Azevedo Read it now 👉 doi.org/10.1111/aab.70050

New paper in @annalsapplbio.bsky.social - in which Aidoo et al. explore the invasive potential of Vespa tropica across the world, with insights from invaded regions. doi.org/10.1111/aab....

New paper in @annalsapplbio.bsky.social - Ribeiro de Souza and colleagues investigated the regenerative impact of Cerrado restoration for litter fauna, compared to degraded (pasture) and undegraded (natural) lands. doi.org/10.1111/aab....

Recent paper in @annalsapplbio.bsky.social - Khan et al. reviewed the functional role of trichomes as defense structures, with particular focus on three plant families that strongly rely on these structures. doi.org/10.1111/aab....

Recent paper in @annalsapplbio.bsky.social - de Souza Tavares et al. monitor the parasitoids of a pressing cicada pest species in Acacia plantations in Sumatra. I inherited this one from a previous editor, which led to severe delays, unfortunately. Glad to see it online now! doi.org/10.1111/aab....

✨ Our first issue for 2026 is out now! Featuring original articles, reviews & opinions on: 🧑‍🌾 Genetic discovery & agricultural impact 🌱 ABA transporters 🦠 Rhizosphere "pathobiome" 🍋 Citrus diseases 🥒 Plant viral resistance 🍐 Fruit pollination & much more! Read the full issue now: buff.ly/ske86m5

Inter-generational shifts in seed-associated endophytic bacteriome of lima bean 🦠 🫘 host genotype shapes the seed microbiome, progressively restructuring community composition over generations & unintentionally selecting for beneficial microbial traits Read it now 👉 doi.org/10.1111/aab.70091

🌲O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree, How lovely are your branches! 🌲 Essential oils from Nordic plants such as Black Spruce have antimicrobial & insecticidal properties – making them a great alternative to synthetic pesticides 👉 doi.org/10.1111/aab.70037 @ulaval.ca #plantscience

🫜 Incorporating winter cover crops into forecasting aphid outbreaks leads to better prediction of virus spread in sugar beet crops 🌱 Improving integrated pest management (IPM) strategies & reducing reliance on insecticides 👉 doi.org/10.1111/aab.70084 @jki-research.bsky.social

Sharing negative results to stop others from falling down “research rabbit-holes”… 🦠 Virus-enabled reverse genetics (VERG) is a powerful tool, but robust data shows this tried-and-tested method just doesn’t work in rice! 👉 doi.org/10.1111/aab.70087 @rothamsted.bsky.social @plantenv.bsky.social

It's #NationalTreeWeek and ICYMI Rob John's recent paper on forest insect pest management was featured on @aabiologists.bsky.social webinar all 'aabout' trees and forest biology last month 🌲 Watch it back 👉 youtu.be/x3TnsJ6aNbU?si=HRTHllai8udc0V9R Read the full paper 👉 doi.org/10.1111/aab.70003

Floral fresh! New study shows that the vase life of cut roses can be extended by altering the spectral quality of grow lights in the greenhouse, improving photosynthetic efficiency and reducing transpiration 🌹🌹🌹 Read more: doi.org/10.1111/aab.70083

🌿 Thrips infestation in cardamom reduces yield and aromatic quality of pods, highlighting the need for effective pest management strategies 👉 doi.org/10.1111/aab....

⌛ CLOSING SOON ⌛ 🫘 Our Special Issue on 'Legumes in Science and Practice' closes 30 November It's not too late to submit your paper! 👉 👉 buff.ly/AdIE8NP #plantscience

🍂 November's issue is now live! 🔗 buff.ly/2VxZ16y With original articles on: 🥬 Nitrogen management 🌽 Maize yields & resource use 🕷️ Arthropod community structure 🐛 Pest biology 🏵️ Safflower pigmentation 🐝 Honey bee pathogens 💮 Raspberry pollination 🌿 Fennel reproduction 🍄 Biocontrol of termites

🪲 Exploiting the visual cues of insect vectors could be invaluable for sustainable management of vector-borne plant pathogens. This paper is great step towards understanding the potential role of vision in host-seeking behaviour of spittlebugs - the primary vector of Xylella fastidiosa 🦠

In this new paper, Carminati et al. investigate disease transmission & molecular host-pathogen interactions of 'Candidatus Phytoplasma (Ca. P.) solani’ 🍅🍇 using ultrastructural observations determine a link between symptoms & strain virulence of 9 tuf-a & tuf-b1 strains 👉 doi.org/10.1111/aab.70068

We're thrilled to welcome our new Editor-in-Chief Antonino Malacrinò starting January 2026! Read Antonino's first editorial as EiC to find out what lies ahead for Annals of Applied Biology: doi.org/10.1111/aab.70070 @malacrino.bsky.social

Interesting new paper out in @annalsapplbio.bsky.social by Entling et al. in which they compared effects of angle and distance between acoustic recorder and source in forests and grasslands, using cost-efficient AudioMoth recorders. doi.org/10.1111/aab....

New #openaccess review explores the potential pitfalls of using plant growth regulators such as jasmonates in phytoremediation of cadmium-contaminated soils 👉 doi.org/10.1111/aab.70062 #plantscience

值此中秋佳节之际，AAB向各位中国会员致以诚挚的祝福！祝大家节日愉快，阖家幸福！ On the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) extends our sincere greetings to all our members. Wishing you a joyful holiday and lasting happiness with your families!

Balancing biological pest control with sustainable agronomic practices 🫒 This month's AAB webinar features this great paper from Morente & Ruano @universidadgranada.bsky.social 👇 doi.org/10.1111/aab.70017

📣 Call for Papers We're now accepting papers for our special issue "RECROP: Plant Adaptations to Extreme Environments" 🌾 Find out more: buff.ly/OhVh9Y6

Our October newsletter is out today! Featuring.. 🌟 Meeting highlights from our early career awardees 📆 Upcoming events in the AAB community 👋 Welcome to our new EiC @annalsapplbio.bsky.social Read it now: buff.ly/C1k2ymU

Each month we will be featuring one of our authors in @aabiologists.bsky.social's new webinar series 🌱 Earlier this week "All aabout CRISPR" featured Karam talking about his recent review: doi.org/10.1111/aab.70035 ICYMI, you can watch it here: buff.ly/e8xPNFg

Our outgoing Editor-in-Chief Ricardo Azevedo reflects on his time at Annals in his final editorial: doi.org/10.1111/aab.... Thank you Ricardo 👏 We've been honoured to have you as our EiC!

⏰ Just two months left to submit a paper for our special issue: Legumes in Science and Practice Find out more 🔗 buff.ly/XnwK4fY #plantscience

🌱Crop boost & biocontrol🌱 New review highlights recent advances in Trichoderma applications in #sustainableagriculture 🔗 doi.org/10.1111/aab....

Time for tea?? 🍵🍃 🕛 Early detection of pest attack, using gas sensors to monitor volatile compounds, shows great potential in minimising losses of tea plants in this new study by Yubing et al. 🔗 doi.org/10.1111/aab.... #plantscience #plantpathology

The association of Mediterranean plant species with herbivorous arthropods and its effect on pest abundance in organic vineyards 👉 doi.org/10.1111/aab.... 🍇 Santos et al. highlight the benefits of biodiverse borders in control of crop pests, suggesting new strategies for sustainable viticulture

Don't miss your chance to present at Roots to RegenAg - abstract submission closes today! Alongside the event we're running a special issue, accepting papers which explore the evidence for the novel approaches in regenerative agriculture & agroecology. Find out more: buff.ly/BRVZSEj

Despite significant advances in developing stress-resistant cultivars, many innovations remain confined to research plots rather than reaching farmers' fields. Our latest perspective examines the translational bottlenecks that hinder deployment at scale. @aabiologists.bsky.social

Our latest issue is out! Full of fantastic science including this paper from Mwangi et al on population dynamics of stubby root nematodes associated with ‘Docking disorder’ of sugar beet 🪱 buff.ly/HDCabfh Explore the full issue now👉 buff.ly/moK9Bi2

#OpenAccess 🌾 Transcription factor OsBZ8 directly activates multiple methylerythritol 4-phosphate and the mevalonate pathway genes in rice seeds 👉 doi.org/10.1111/aab.... #plantscience

What causes Yellow Canopy Syndrome (YCS) in sugarcane, and how can we stop its spread? A complex disorder that has been troubling growers in Australia for the past decade; this review explores the YCS research to date 👉 doi.org/10.1111/aab.... @soaes-unisq.bsky.social @unisq-csas.bsky.social

We're all 'aabout' sharing 🌱 Each month we'll be highlighting one of our papers in the new AAB Webinar Series 🧬 First up is Mostafa et al.'s review of the potential of CRISPR in combatting potato nematodes doi.org/10.1111/aab.... Don't miss out!

#OpenAccess 🥬A methodology to optimize nitrogen management by accounting for the trade-offs between crop yield, available nitrogen and potential nitrogen losses in lettuce 🌱 Suárez-Rey et al. show lettuce growers can maintain yield at ⬇️ N fertilization with ⬆️ NUE 🔗 doi.org/10.1111/aab....

First PhD chapter of our student Rosaura Alfaro is out in @annalsapplbio.bsky.social 🥳 We discuss the relevance of #pathobiomes for sustainable agriculture, reviewing mechanisms and proposing research avenues for understudied crops. 🦠🍄🌱 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...

#OpenAccess Flowering synchrony and cultivar compatibility as key factors for optimising sweet cherry pollination and production 🍒 doi.org/10.1111/aab.... 🌸 It's essential to include compatibility & regional flower phenology in orchard design 🌸 @catarinasiopa.bsky.social @jloureiro13.bsky.social

Our latest special issue on Descriptions of Plant Viruses is live! 🧪 Since the DPV series began in 1970, we've collated descriptions of over 400 plant viruses. This latest special issue includes 7 new reviews covering all aspects of viral biology. Read it for free 👉 buff.ly/xOkICc5 #plantscience

#OpenAccess 🍄🍓🥬 Impact of biostimulant use in agricultural crops (strawberries, leafy greens and mushrooms) under different horticultural cropping systems: a systemic review Here Costa et al. explore biostimulant 🍄Benefits & efficacy 🍓Regulatory frameworks 🥬Sustainability 👉 doi.org/10.1111/aab....

#OpenAccess 🔎 Do stylet-borne aphid-transmitted viruses share the same binding sites? This study by Galán-Cubero et al. finds it depends on the virus 🫑🥒🥦🍈 Read more: doi.org/10.1111/aab.... @csic.es @upm.es @inrae-france.bsky.social @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social #virology #plantscience 🧪

Translating #Conservation research into meaningful action requires collaboration between multiple stakeholders 🤝. This #Perspective includes case studies & guidance for co-produced research #CoProduction. Check this out now: academic.oup.com/conphys/arti... @conphysjournal.bsky.social

Potato CRISPR 🥔 🧬 🪱 This new review from Musa Kavas' group explores the potential & challenges of genome editing to create nematode-resistant potato crops 📖 doi.org/10.1111/aab.... #plantpathology #nematode #crispr #plantscience #openaccess

📣Call for papers We are now accepting papers for our special issue on "Crop Domestication Genomics: Applied Insights & Practices" 🌽🌾 📆 Deadline: 31st December Find out more 🔗 buff.ly/eHKPaUJ 🧪 #genomicselection #geneediting #sustainableagriculture #pestmanagement #cropprotection #plantscience

#OpenAccess 🌾 Holder et al explore effects of conservation tillage on in-field root growth of the biomass crop Miscanthus 🔝 #NoTill increases potential soil carbon sequestration in early growth 🔗 doi.org/10.1111/aab.70006 @ibers.bsky.social @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social #conservationagriculture

July's here & so is our latest issue! This issue we're putting the B in Applied Biology, featuring articles on: #Biochar #Biocontrol #Beetles #Brassicas & Bonelli's Eagle... Read it for free online today: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/17447348...