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Plant Ecophysiology team at The James Hutton Institute, Dundee 🌾
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International Barley Hub
about 13 hours ago
Only a week to go until Barley Away Days 2026! A 2- day workshop centred around the barley research at JHI / IBH to a combined internal and invited external audience.
@hutton.ac.uk
@scotchwhiskyswa.bsky.social
@novogene-europe.bsky.social
@thermofishersci.bsky.social
LGC Biosearch Diageo SSCR
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PlantEcoHutton
International Barley Hub
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It was great to welcome
@szytynska.bsky.social
from
@manchester.ac.uk
to the
@hutton.ac.uk
and
@plantecohutton.bsky.social
. We look forward to working together to focus on plant-microbe-insect interactions to ensure sustainable barley production.
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We hosted a visit from Sharon Zytynska
@szytynska.bsky.social
(University of Manchester) who presented a seminar and discussed her research on plant, microbe, aphid interactions in barley to people in the group.
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PlantEcoHutton
Gwendolyn K. Kirschner
8 days ago
Excited to be looking at roots of wild barleys
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We hosted the ISRR Mini Symposium last week with 14 talks on roots from a whole range of research fields. If you want to catch up on this the link to the recording is here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQqD...
@rootscientists.bsky.social
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'Between the Roots' ISRR Mini Symposium 2026
YouTube video by ISRR-International Society of Root Research
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQqD0Fs79jg
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Gwen is going with a group from Hutton to UAE next week to make connections with research organisations in the Emirates.
@hutton.ac.uk
@gwenkirschner.bsky.social
20 days ago
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Looking forward to seeing everyone at the ISRR Mini Symposium next week — a day of online presentations focused on roots 🌱
#ISRR
@rootscientists.bsky.social
@hutton.ac.uk
23 days ago
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Take a look at some articles in various places that have been picked up about our Bere barley participatory network 🌾 1.
scottishbusinessnews.net/call-to-join...
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www.welovestornoway.com/index.php/ne...
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www.agcc.co.uk/news-article...
#berebarley
@hutton.ac.uk
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Call to join the Bere barley participatory network - Scottish Business News
Researchers at The James Hutton Institute, in partnership with Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), are exploring how different Bere barley varieties perform
https://scottishbusinessnews.net/call-to-join-the-bere-barley-participatory-network/
28 days ago
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Registration for the Organic P Workshop in Charlottetown, Canada is now open Home - OP2026. Hope to see you there.
op2026.com
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Home - OP2026
Organic Phosphorus Workshop Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada July 13-17, 2026 Welcome Dear Colleagues, We are excited to announce the upcoming Organic Phosphorus Workshop 2026, which will b...
https://op2026.com/
28 days ago
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Have a great Christmas break and see you in 2026!
about 2 months ago
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Tim was elected President of EPSO (European Plant Science Organisation). Join us to help the plant science voice be heard in Europe. 🌾🌿
epsoweb.org
@epsoeurope.bsky.social
@hutton.ac.uk
@intbarleyhub.bsky.social
about 2 months ago
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PlantEcoHutton
Gwendolyn K. Kirschner
about 2 months ago
Rooting for roots?
#PlantScience
Join us online for the Mini Symposium of the International Society of Root Research
@rootscientists.bsky.social
Register here for free:
tinyurl.com/yzeddrjx
Programme👇
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Tim has been inducted as a Fellow of the Institute of Soil Science.
2 months ago
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Join us for the ISRR Mini Symposium in January get your tickets here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/internatio...
Also don’t forget to become a ISRR member! @RootScientists
#ISRR
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International Society of Root Research - Mini Symposium
Eventbrite - Tim George, Hannah Schneider, Charlotte White presents International Society of Root Research - Mini Symposium - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - Find event and ticket information.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/international-society-of-root-research-mini-symposium-tickets-1975108318148?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
2 months ago
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Congratulations to Oludare Durodola on passing his viva this month, and for also getting another paper published
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
2 months ago
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Tim and Tracy attended the AAB meeting “Roots to Regenerative Agriculture” which saw a robust debate on the promise and problems with regenerative systems.
web.cvent.com/event/6f375f...
2 months ago
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See opportunities to join us as a PhD student:
@hutton.ac.uk
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3 months ago
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reposted by
PlantEcoHutton
Association of Applied Biologists
3 months ago
Tim George
@plantecohutton.bsky.social
@hutton.ac.uk
is our keynote for Session 2: The Rhizosphere and Microbiome 🌱🦠 🌾 Root soil interactions for improved resource acquisition and sustainability 🌾
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Gwen has taken up her new permanent position in the team in the last week or so. Looking forward to building a thriving group with her in the coming months and years.
3 months ago
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Stefan Pulver and team from St Andrews, visited us today to look at options for looking at beetle behaviour in transparent soil.
3 months ago
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We just had a great week at the @Root2Res in Ireland visiting @teagasc new facilities in Johnstown Castle. Lots of new ideas to take forward in the project.
3 months ago
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Reporting Period 2 report for @Root2Res is complete and submitted, thanks to all those that contributed to getting this document together, see you in Ireland next week!
3 months ago
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Members of the team have been out for our biannual sampling of the Grieves House long-term tillage trials 🚜🌱.
4 months ago
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Tim spoke about Science and Innovation at the NFU Scotland Autumn Meeting in Edinburgh last week week.
4 months ago
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Some of us attended the 46thMacaulay Lecture in Edinburgh, where were heard from Kate Raworth about doughnut economics.
youtu.be/gnyBgXHmnt8?...
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46th TB Macaulay Lecture | Doughnut Economics: From theory to practice - Kate Raworth
YouTube video by James Hutton Institute
https://youtu.be/gnyBgXHmnt8?si=1qVdjL1g-7LAFSg9
4 months ago
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George has had his first paper published Journal of Plant Breeding and Crop Science. Well done George! 🌾
academicjournals.org/journal/JPBC...
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Academic Journals - Journal of Plant Breeding and Crop Science - uganda’s barley value chain: opportunities, challenges, and strategic solutions
Thirty-five years after barley's introduction to Uganda, its largely brewery-based value chain continues to face several challenges. An underdeveloped seed system, poor agronomic and post-harvest ...
https://academicjournals.org/journal/JPBCS/article-abstract/793101873743
5 months ago
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Molly and Susan have been involved in some site visit and sampling trips to the borders for the Diagman project, funded by Diageo to look at impacts of green manure on soil health indicators
5 months ago
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Lia & Gwen had a great time at the annual Gatsby Network meeting at Oxford last week. Excellent to network & discuss projects with some of the brightest in the field, providing valuable new perspectives & ideas. It was also great to introduce Gwen to the Gatsby network & members!
5 months ago
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Cristina’s latest paper from her PhD is now published: Can Increased Cover Crop Diversity Increase Root-Soil Binding and Reduce Soil Loss During Overland Flow? Well done
@crismcbride.bsky.social
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www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Can Increased Cover Crop Diversity Increase Root-Soil Binding and Reduce Soil Loss During Overland Flow?
Although cover crops can potentially improve on-farm soil and water management to reduce erosion, their ability to bind soil and whether multi-species…
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095633925000929?via%3Dihub
5 months ago
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Yesterday, Molly assisted with the harvest of the @Root2Res WP4 faba bean trials 🌱🫘 Thanks to the Hutton farm team for making it happen!
6 months ago
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The team have been out at Balgonie all week doing the post-harvest sampling for the Agregen project funded by Diageo. This will help assess the impacts of regenerative practices on soil health. 🌱🌾
6 months ago
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We’re in full reporting mode for EU projects at the moment, RADIANT, which comes to and end in August, and Root2Res and COUSIN which are reporting at 36 and 18 months, respectively.
6 months ago
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Going along to the Dram Good Whisky Festival this weekend held at Arbikie Distillery this weekend, hope to see you there ! 🥃
www.highlandryewhisky.com/products/a-d...
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A Dram Good Whisky Festival 2025
Back by popular demand in a more spectacular venue. A Dram Good Whisky Festival will open its doors again, at the Arbikie Distillery Experience. Iconic distilleries will take you on a whisky adventure...
https://www.highlandryewhisky.com/products/a-dram-good-whisky-festival-2025
6 months ago
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The Scottish Government ENRA Research strategy forming the basis for research funding in Scotland 2027-2032 is out for public consultation, please follow the link to have your say
www.gov.scot/publications...
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Consultation on 2027-32 Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) Research Strategy
A draft strategy for the Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) Research Programme from 2027-32 is available for public consultation. The programme covers a broad range of issues critic...
https://www.gov.scot/publications/consultation-2027-32-environment-natural-resources-agriculture-enra-research-strategy/
6 months ago
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Zoe passed her transfer report this week, well done!
6 months ago
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Lawrie and Tim showcased Bere barley at the Rare Food Fair event in Porto which was organised by the H2020 RADIANT project. This citizen-orientated event was designed to promote traditional and cultural heritage using Underutilised Crops 🌾
6 months ago
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📰 The first @COUSIN_project newsletter is out! Catch up on the latest updates, insights, and events 👉
cousinproject.eu?mailpoet_rou...
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newsletter 1/2025
https://cousinproject.eu/?mailpoet_router&endpoint=view_in_browser&action=view&data=WzcsIjQ0NmY0NmYyNDQxMiIsMCwwLDEsMV0
6 months ago
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We are preparing for a trip to Porto to join the RADIANT final AGM, the Rare Food Fair and the
#IPNC
conference. Looking forward to a busy week with friends and colleagues in Porto.
ipnc2025.org
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IPNC 2025
We are absolutely thrilled to host the premier event in the Plant Nutrition field—the International Plant Nutrition Colloquium (IPNC)! On behalf of the council members and the local organizing committ...
https://ipnc2025.org/
7 months ago
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Tim is giving a keynote talk this week at the British Mycological Society AGM held at Royal Hollloway, University of London. 🍄
www.britmycolsoc.org.uk
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Home: British Mycological Society
The British Mycological Society is a Registered Charity open to all who are interested in supporting, promoting and learning about the exciting world of fungi.
https://www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/
7 months ago
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Insightful BBC World Service documentary featuring colleagues from ICARDA in Morocco, exploring the challenges of dryland agriculture and climate resilience. 🎧 Listen here:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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The Documentary - The ark of the dry lands - BBC Sounds
How a seed bank in Morocco is protecting around 150,000 different seed-types
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct8009
7 months ago
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Cristina's revisions to her thesis have been accepted, so she has now officially been awarded her PhD. Congratulations
@crismcbride.bsky.social
🎉🌾
7 months ago
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Tim was included in
Research.com's
ranking of world leading scientists and named a 2024 Top Scholar by ScholarGPS.
7 months ago
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🌱 Catch up on 4 recent IBH Root-related seminars featuring research from: 1. Dr. Riccardo Fusi – U. of Nottingham 2. Prof. Lee Hickey – U. of Queensland 3. Dr. Rahul Bhosale – U. of Nottingham
@intbarleyhub.bsky.social
@hutton.ac.uk
7 months ago
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We held the @Root2Res midterm meeting online and heard some updates on the research, communication and dissemination of the project , if you missed it there is a recording available to members of the consortium.
7 months ago
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See the latest ISRR Newsletter here to see what’s going on in the world of root research
www.rootresearch.org/s/Welcome-to...
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https://www.rootresearch.org/s/Welcome-to-the-ISRR-Newsletter-2025_Issue2_Final-pmj9.pdf
7 months ago
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The future of EU science funding is uncertain. A united voice is needed to protect research & innovation in Europe. 📢 Sign the open letter & show your support: 👉
bit.ly/4kzL4pi
👉
lnkd.in/eSgHchPu
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Open Letter of scientists and entrepreneurs regarding MFF and FP10
June 10, 2025 After the presentation of the European Competitiveness Fund, there has been much uncertainty regarding the positioning and funding for Research and Innovation in the next European Multia...
https://bit.ly/4kzL4pi
7 months ago
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Chiara Campoli has been working with Paula Pongrac in Slovenia at the Synchrotron to look at the distribution Mn in the leaf blades of Bere barley crosses to try and understand the unique abilities of Bere to cope with Mn deficiency
f2.ijs.si/en/news/2025...
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New Trans National Access (TNA) to our Beam within ReMade@ARI Project - News
JSI - Department of Low and Medium Energy Physics (F2)
https://f2.ijs.si/en/news/2025070214181757/new-trans-national-access-tna-to-our-beam-within-remade@ari-project
7 months ago
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Following on from the
#Rhizosphere6
conference in Edinburgh the other week there are opportunities to publish your research in special issues in Frontiers in Soil Science, Plant and Soil and European Journal of Soil Science
www.rhizo6.org/special-issues
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Rhizosphere 6 - Rooting for Earth - Special Issues
We are pleased to announce three special issue topics to publish work featured at Rhizosphere 6! Further details to follow.
https://www.rhizo6.org/special-issues
7 months ago
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A big thank you to Cassie, who finishes up with us this today after spending the last few months supporting the @Root2Res bean shovelomics work. It’s been great having her on the team.🫘🌱
7 months ago
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🌾 Great news — Gwen Kirschner has taken a permanent position in the @PlantEcoHutton Team as Principal Investigator in Plant-Soil Interactions! It's great to know you're going to be around for longer, Gwen.
@hutton.ac.uk
@intbarleyhub.bsky.social
@gwenkirschner.bsky.social
7 months ago
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