🎥 #NEMEMERGE #stakeholder workshop in #Türkiye📍 🗣 Sevilhan Mennan: "I was very surprised that all of the invited stakeholders, without exception, attended our meeting. They said they learned a lot." Full video 🎞 youtu.be/y1lY_9Za-ro?... #results @w-u-r.bsky.social @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

🎥 #NEMEMERGE #stakeholder workshop in #Türkiye📍 🗣 Aska Goverse @w-u-r.bsky.social: "I think everyone is looking back on it as a successful event that we will definitely carry forward also to the next meetings." Full video 🎞 youtu.be/y1lY_9Za-ro?... #results @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

🆕NEW #video 🎥 🤝🌱 50+ #stakeholders across the tomato supply chain joined the #NEMEMERGE workshop in #Türkiye 🔀 Co-creating solutions to align #innovations with real needs and shape the future of #tomato farming 🍅 🎞 youtu.be/y1lY_9Za-ro?... @w-u-r.bsky.social @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

🔛 #NEMEMERGE is making good progress and the first #results are in✅ 🎥 Our videos explain everything in simple terms. Visit our #YouTube channel, and subscribe so you don’t miss out on future updates 👉🏾 www.youtube.com/@NEM-EMERGE More exciting #videos coming soon❗️ @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

☑️Follow us on #NEMEMERGE's #SocialMedia channels to stay up to date with all the latest information and project progress🔛 🤗 We look forward to interacting with you; give a like👍share the post🔄or leave us a comment💬 We will keep you informed❗️ #nematology #HorizonEU @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

🔬 Major advance on #PCN #GloboderaPallida in Western #Europe🌍 Researchers from #NEMEMERGE found that virulent nematode populations share the same gene🧬A new #PCR test can detect it in field samples, helping #farmers & #breeders🥔 ℹ️ nem-emerge.eu/2026/01/27/i... @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

#NEMEMERGE research highlights a challenge for durable #potato🥔 resistance 🪱G. pallida #PCN can adapt to overcome even #GenePyramiding after several generations ➡️ Sustainable crop resistance needs adaptive, evolution-aware strategies ℹ️ nem-emerge.eu/2025/12/09/n... @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

🥔⚠️ Globodera pallida is evolving to overcome major #potato resistance Researchers from #NEMEMERGE found a single gene, Gp-pat-1, drives virulence against GpaVvrn-resistant potatoes, explaining how resistance breaks down in the field🌱 Read the #article👉🏼 nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

🔛 The #EUCAPNetwork has published the #NEMEMERGE general info and #PracticeAbstracts on its website🌐 🤝 It enables us to share knowledge and maintain contact with other stakeholders in the field🌱 Link🔗 eu-cap-network.ec.europa.eu/projects/int... @w-u-r.bsky.social @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

🌿 #NEMEMERGE at the II Jornada HUB Sanitat Vegetal Horta #Catalonia #Spain Aïda Fullana (#UPC) presented research on Meloidogyne spp. populations in northern Spain and the presence of tropical root-knot nematodes in horticultural crops ℹ️ nem-emerge.eu/2026/03/12/n... @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

🌱 #NEMEMERGE at the 17th Slovenian Conference on #PlantProtection We joined ~200 researchers, students & stakeholders in #Radenci 📍 Two posters were presented: • Virulence of Slovenian root-knot nematodes • Occurrence of Meloidogyne luci in field-grown tomatoes 🌐 nem-emerge.eu/2026/03/09/n...

🌱 #Farmers in Nyandarua #Kenya explored PCN & RKN management and learned about resistant potato varieties Glen & Malaika🥔 35+ #stakeholders joined the #NEMEMERGE training to boost adoption of sustainable solutions. To learn more🔗 nem-emerge.eu/2026/03/06/f... @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

We have very fond memories of the #NEMEMERGE #AnnualMeeting in #Istanbul 😊📍 🔛 Three days of fruitful collaboration, dynamic discussions & hands-on teamwork🤝 Would you like to find out more? Visit our #PhotoGallery 📸 nem-emerge.eu/2026/03/02/n... @w-u-r.bsky.social @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

🌱We are proud to showcase the #networking efforts of #NEMEMERGE. These partnerships support shared goals in preventing & managing emerging risks to #PlantHealth across #Europe & beyond🌍 🔸 www.patafest.eu 🔸 potatonematodes.org 🔸 www.pcnhub.ac.uk 🔸 cropsafe-project.eu ℹ️ nem-emerge.eu/project/netw...

👥 We held an intense and exciting three-day #AnnualMeeting in #Istanbul. The project is now halfway through, in full speed, and we had the opportunity to share talks and workshops, and interact with each other 🤝 Thank you all for your active participation! #NEMEMERGE @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

⚠️ Do you work with nematodes, or are they a problem for you? Do you need training? Your input is needed! 👇This survey explores learning needs and gaps in nematology to inform the development of future lifelong learning opportunities: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Day 3️⃣ of the #NEMEMERGE #AnnualMeeting in #Istanbul We are entering the final stretch, with a focus on R&D activities, including progress and plans for new developments. #nematology #agriculture #HorizonEU @w-u-r.bsky.social @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

On day 2️⃣ of the #NEMEMERGE #AnnualMeeting, we focused on the topics of #GlobalWarming and #GeneticSelection 🌡🧬 Partners presented insightful and in-depth information on the research conducted to date 🔍 #Istanbul #nematology #agriculture #HorizonEU @w-u-r.bsky.social @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

👥The 2nd #NEMEMERGE #AnnualMeeting is underway! Following the welcome & opening remarks by Ondokuz Mayıs University and the coordinators (@w-u-r.bsky.social) we began by reviewing the progress of each working group and sharing our plans for the next year. #Istanbul @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

📢 With the International Day of #WomenInScience approaching, we have a message to share 👩🏼‍🔬👩🏾‍🔬👩🏽‍🔬 🗣 We asked our female researchers about the importance of this day, the challenges & rewards of working in the field, and the advice they would give to young women🎥 youtu.be/vAVb6jQPI68?... #11F

📢 The 2nd #NEMEMERGE #AnnualMeeting in #Istanbul is coming up🕌 At the project’s halfway point, we’ll be sharing key #results and discussing next steps in our research on #nematodes 🪱 Looking forward to productive discussions & #collaboration 🤝 @w-u-r.bsky.social @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

🔬 New study on #potato cyst #nematode #GloboderaPallida: virulence against major potato resistance genes shares a common genetic basis across Western #Europe 🌍 🧬 A new PCR #test can detect virulent populations directly in the field🌱 ℹ️ nem-emerge.eu/2026/01/27/i... @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

🌱 #PracticeAbstract 5️⃣ #CoverCrops matter in nematode control!🪱 Choosing the right cover crop can help suppress root-knot #nematodes #RKN while the wrong one may increase them. ✅Always consider soil pathogen status before planting ℹ️ nem-emerge.eu/wp-content/u... @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

🌱 #PracticeAbstract 4️⃣ #Potato cyst #nematodes can overcome common resistance #genes🧬 #NEMEMERGE identifies genomic regions, models population build-up, and explores new resistance sources to support sustainable production🥔 ℹ️ nem-emerge.eu/wp-content/u... @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

🌱 #PracticeAbstract 3️⃣Root-knot #nematodes are overcoming resistance #genes causing major #tomato yield losses #Europe 🍅🧬 🔬 #NEMEMERGE is identifying genomic markers of resistance-breaking nematodes to enable early detection & smarter management. ℹ️ bit.ly/3NvQKoT @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

🌱 #PracticeAbstract 2️⃣In the context of #ClimateChange root-knot nematodes thrive at high soil temps while key tomato resistance genes fail above 28 °C—putting yields at risk🍅 🔬 #NEMEMERGE is developing heat-stable nematode resistance ℹ️ nem-emerge.eu/wp-content/u... @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

🌱 #PracticeAbstract1️⃣: New modelling shows tropical root-knot #nematodes could spread north in #Europe as winters warm🌡 High-risk regions for future invasion are identified, helping #farmers & agricultural #advisors plan ahead👩🏾‍🌾👨🏻‍🌾 📗Read it: bit.ly/3LxAYcr @exeter.ac.uk @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

Call for #abstracts📢 36th ESN #Symposium in the #Netherlands🪱 📅 On June 1-5, the European Society of #Nematologists will organise the #ESN2026 event in Egmond aan Zee #Amsterdam 📍Deadline for submitting #abstracts is 15 January❗️ Register for the event👉🏼 esn2026.nl/registration... @w-u-r.bsky.social

Discover how the #NEMEMERGE project is advancing 👣 WP4️⃣ works to identify genomic regions linked to virulence in #PCN populations in order to develop diagnostic tools for its detection🪱 Josselin Montarry of @inrae-france.bsky.social explains this in the #video👇🏼🎞 @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

Discover how the #NEMEMERGE project is advancing 👣 WP3️⃣responds to the current lack of molecular markers to detect virulent #RKN #nematode populations🪱 Etienne Danchin (@inrae-france.bsky.social) explains it in the #video👇🏼🎞 @w-u-r.bsky.social @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu @horizoneu.bsky.social

🎄 By 2025, the #NEMEMERGE project had made significant progress in researching sustainable solutions to combat #nematodes. Thank you to all the consortium members for their hard work 🙌🏻👏🏾 We wish you a happy and prosperous New Year💫 #HappyNewYear @w-u-r.bsky.social @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

🌍 Connecting African & European #nematology expertise👩🏿‍🔬👨🏼‍🔬 Dan Bebber @uniofexeternews.bsky.social visited #NemAfrica in #Kenya working alongside Prof. Danny Coyne & regional experts to address soil-borne #nematode threats affecting #agriculture. Moreℹ️👉🏿 bit.ly/490vAGg @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

📢 New research from #NEMEMERGE reveals a challenge in durable nematode resistance for #potatoes🥔@inrae-france.bsky.social 🪱 The potato cyst nematode can adapt over generations to overcome the gene pyramiding resistance. News: bit.ly/3Y1L7Rq Article: bit.ly/49iZ9En @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

🌍 #NEMEMERGE at #AdvancesInNematology 2025🧬 Our coordinator Hans Helder took the stage at the @aabiologists.bsky.social event in #London #UK to showcase the #NEMEMERGE project to the global nematology community🪱 It was a great opportunity to connect with researchers. Thank you❗️ℹ️ bit.ly/498xMwN

Discover how the #NEMEMERGE project is advancing 👣 WP2️⃣focuses on overcoming the loss of #tomato host plant resistance to root-knot nematodes #RKN caused by rising soil temperatures due to #GlobalWarming 🌡🪱 Carolina Escobar explains it #video👇🏼🎞 @w-u-r.bsky.social @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

Discover how the #NEMEMERGE project is advancing 👣 WP1️⃣ focuses on developing precise diagnostic tools & collecting new #data to map the current distribution of invasive root-knot nematodes #RKN in #Europe 🌍 Daniel Bebber from @uniofexeternews.bsky.social explains👇🏼🎞 @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

We're back at the Linnean Society of London today for Advances in Nematology 2025! 🪱 First to the podium this morning is Hans Helder @w-u-r.bsky.social introducing us to Nem-Emerge, a Horizon Europe project @horizoneu.bsky.social @nememerge.bsky.social @linneansociety.bsky.social

Our latest #scientificpublication📑 #NEMEMERGE partner @inrae-france.bsky.social reports on the findings regarding the way #potato cyst nematodes #PCN develop adaptation to nematode-resistant #potatoplants 🥔🌱 News item👉🏽 bit.ly/468qXtL Paper👉🏽 bit.ly/4mirQog @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu #nematodes

The first #NEMEMERGE #newsletter is out 📩💥 🔝The project has reached one year and a half of implementation and we have come up with a good number of #advancements & #results🪱. To read the 1st issue👉🏾 bit.ly/4i9XOmm To subscribe👉🏾 bit.ly/49ZdQNE @w-u-r.bsky.social @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

Advancement in #tomato research🍅 With #globalwarming driving more frequent heat waves the loss of nematode resistance under high temperatures threatens #tomatoproduction. Developing heat-stable resistance could be a game-changer for #sustainableagriculture 🌱 By @w-u-r.bsky.social ℹ️ bit.ly/3LDOR8z

🆕 New upgrade of #NemaDecide to detect virulent Potato Cyst Nematode populations #PCN by @w-u-r.bsky.social 🌱 The upgrade builds on decades of #nematology #research and uses modern field validation + pot trials. Farmers & advisors can do better at tailoring management strategies. ℹ️ bit.ly/3LJv3AA

🔬 Hans Helder ( @w-u-r.bsky.social ) gave a keynote talk at the 25th #Symposium of Southern Africa #NSSA to show the long-read #DNA sequencing techniques that have been developed in #NEMEMERGE 🧬 Insights gained in #Europe may be highly relevant for #SouthernAfrica too 🌍 Moreℹ️ bit.ly/3JCaW6Q

📢 The #NEMEMERGE #newsletter is coming soon 📥 Don’t miss the latest project updates, including research #highlights and field activities aimed at countering the emergence & proliferation of invasive and virulent soil-borne #nematodes🪱 👉 Subscribe now: bit.ly/4ojSeQC @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

🔎 #NEMEMERGE developed a #toolkit for detecting tropical root-knot #nematodes based on molecular #DNA diagnostics🔬Also valid for temperate #RKN species ↕️ By #HLB, @w-u-r.bsky.social, @nvwa.bsky.social & Agricultural Institute of Slovenia 🤝 News🔗 bit.ly/48EXCZB @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

🪱 Virulent vs. avirulent #nematodes ✅A #virulent nematode population can infect & reproduce on plants carrying resistance genes. ❎An #avirulent population cannot overcome plant resistance and fails to reproduce. Watch #video 🎦 bit.ly/3WfIAlI @xsorribas.bsky.social @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

There is no good food without good farming #WorldFoodDay From the field to the fork, every meal begins with a seed 🌱🍽️ 🗣 We revive our members' message for #WorldAgricultureDay 🎞 bit.ly/4q9ehuF #NEMEMERGE @nvwa.bsky.social @uniofexeternews.bsky.social @xsorribas.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu

#NEMEMERGE: an opportunity for #youngresearchers 🙋🏼‍♂️🙋🏾 Read & watch the reflections from several young scientists on the #lessonslearned & #contributions of #NEMEMERGE ↪️ Here the reflections of Ilse Bakker from #EnzaZaden #Netherlands📍 All ℹ️ bit.ly/4nQn9Ux @karinp73.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu

#NEMEMERGE: an opportunity for #youngresearchers 🙋🏼‍♂️🙋🏾 Read & watch the reflections from several young scientists on the #lessonslearned & #contributions of #NEMEMERGE ↪️ Here the reflections of Ivana Lalićević, Institute for Plant Protection & Environment #Serbia📍 All ℹ️ bit.ly/4nQn9Ux @ec.europa.eu

#NEMEMERGE: an opportunity for #youngresearchers 🙋🏼‍♂️🙋🏾 Read and watch the reflections from several young scientists on the #lessonslearned & #contributions of #NEMEMERGE ↪️ Here the reflections of Gökhan Aydınlı from Ondokuz Mayıs University #Türkiye📍 Interviews & videos👉🏽 bit.ly/4nQn9Ux @ec.europa.eu

🔎 #NEMEMERGE researchers at #UPC #Catalunya are coordinating the creation of a collection of root-knot #nematode #RKN populations impacting #tomato plants🍅 It includes both avirulent and virulent populations, which can overcome #plantresistance 🌱 Read news👉🏽 bit.ly/3ICsP52 @xsorribas.bsky.social