Our 2025 Members Survey is open! 👉 buff.ly/xgGup1V 🗣️ Have your say on our activities & help shape our society's future 🌱 💸 Enter by 19th December for your chance to win a year's free membership worth £65 💸

Anna Taylor @foodfoundation.bsky.social kicks off ‘Resource Efficiency in Horticulture’ at East Malling @niab-uk.bsky.social with an overview of the (poor) state of UK consumption of fruit and veg 🍓 🍅

📆 Save the Date... 🌾 Monogram 2026 🌾 23rd – 26th March📍Cambridge, UK 🌱 Connect, collaborate and shape the future of sustainable crop innovation Abstract submission now open! 👉 cvent.me/MM0bPo #plantscience

🍓 Badges & books have arrived for Thursday's Resource Efficiency in Horticulture at East Malling Trust! Good news! There's still a few spaces left if you'd like to join us 👉 cvent.me/DMwPzZ

🍂 🍁 November's Newsletter is here and as the leaves continue to fall this month we're dropping our brand new early career group, exciting new additions to our conference programme & our 2025 Members Survey! 🍁 🍂 🍵 Put your feet up & read it now 👉 buff.ly/6qMIJS8

Happening tomorrow!! 🌲🌳🪾 There's still time to join us!

🌿 Exciting news! Our new webinar series with #PlantBiotechJ kicks off 24 Nov! "Translating Research from Lab-to-Field-to-Application" Prof Edgar Cahoon & Dr Hyojin Kim 🗓️ 24 Nov 2025 | 🕔 17:00 CET Register now: buff.ly/L6n7YGx #PlantScience @sebiology.bsky.social @aabiologists.bsky.social

Great to see this manifesto for plant science education out! Shaped by discussions at our "Plant Biology Education: Creating a Vision for the Future" conference co-organised with @sebiology.bsky.social earlier this year - it outlines 5 key themes to cultivate a future for plant science 🌱

✨ Meet our brand new ECPro committee! ✨ As the newest of our specialist groups, the ECPros (Early Career Professionals) have been brought together to support, connect and empower our early-career applied biology community 🌱 With big plans in the pipeline.. watch this space!

🌱 Connect 🌱 Celebrate 🌱 Cultivate ... These were the themes of last week's Black in Plant Science (BiPS) Conference in Leeds! 🌿 Truly inspiring and a real celebration of great science, diversity & inclusivity! 🌿 Thank you @blackinplantsci.bsky.social for having us!

🎃 Trick or Treat? 🎃 (Hint it will be a real treat!) Registration for #Roots2RegenAg closes this Friday 31st October! 👻 Join us in York this November, as we connect science & farming to explore the evidence for regenerative agriculture>> cvent.me/0Zo9ae #plantscience #sustainableagriculture

🚨 Registration closes today!

Save the Date! The "Dundee Conference" is back... 🥔 Crop Production in Northern Britain (CPNB) will return to Dundee 25-26th February 2026 🥔 Submit your abstract by 1st December: 👉 cpnb.org

Mark your diaries now... 🍂 Our November webinar is all 'aabout' Trees & Forest Biology! 4th November - 1pm GMT 🖱️ Register for free: buff.ly/juq7L4e @drelunadiez.bsky.social #plantscience #trees

🚨 in AAB-owned PBJ -> 'Proposed EU NGT legislation in light of plant genetic variation'. Interesting read that explores the workability of proposed 20nt limits @epsoeurope.bsky.social @sebiology.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

ICYMI - you can find all our past webinars on our new YouTube channel 👉👉 buff.ly/tRID1iB Catch up on last week's webinar all 'aabout' Plant Health 🌱 as well as September's CRISPR special featuring @sadiyehayta.bsky.social 🧬

Don't miss out - its your final week to register & join us in-person for #IPPM2025! 📆11-12th Nov 📍Leicester & Online 👉 Registration closes Friday (24th): cvent.me/ER78Wy

Just 1 week left to register for Resource Efficiency in Horticulture! 🍎🌍Exploring sustainability in the edible horticulture sector; how to deliver fresh produce while reducing consumption & environmental impact 🌍🍎 Find out more: cvent.me/DMwPzZ

This #BiologyWeek we have been sharing the diverse careers in our Applied Biology community 🔬 Today join Dr Jason Banda, a plant scientist @uniofnottingham.bsky.social, as he takes us through a day in the lab exploring how plants sense & respond to stress #IAmABiologist #plantscience @rsb.org.uk

We're running our #IAmABiologist campaign throughout #BiologyWeek to inspire future biologists by highlighting the diverse roles available in the biosciences. Today’s video is from Dr James Fortune, an agronomist specialising in disease management. He's also a member of @aabiologists.bsky.social.

This week for #BiologyWeek we've been working with @royalsocbio.bsky.social to highlight the diverse careers in (applied) biology 🌱 And as 3 of our 4 staff members are biologists with a PhD in #plantscience we thought we'd introduce ourselves today👋 #IAmABiologist

A day in the life of an Applied Biologist... All through #BiologyWeek we're sharing the diverse careers in our Applied Biology community alongside @rsb.org.uk's #IAmABiologist campaign. Today join Elysia Bartel, a horticulture entomologist at ADAS, as she takes us through some recent projects 🐛

Check-out the programme for Roots to Regenerative Agriculture! 👉 cvent.me/0Zo9ae Ft. a fantastic line-up of talks, panel discussions, poster presentations & networking opportunities. This synthesis of science & agriculture is not to be missed! 📍York & Online, 18-20th Nov #plantscience #regenag

A day in the life of an Applied Biologist.. Today join Megan Webb, a Growing Media & Fertilizer Specialist at Fargro, as she visits her horticultural clients to help them maximise the potential of their crops 🪴 #IAmABiologist

Less than 1 week left to submit your abstracts for Advances in Nematology 2025 🪱 📆 4th December 📍 Linnean Society of London & Online Find out more & register now🔗 buff.ly/HOgf6af

Happening today!! 🕐 1pm BST There's still time to register 👉 buff.ly/DqzteMg Busy day lined up? Don't worry if you can't join us live! All previous talks will be made available on our new YouTube channel: buff.ly/yZ6xgRS

A day in the life of an Applied Biologist... All through #BiologyWeek we'll be showcasing the diverse careers of our applied biology community 🌱 First up join Mirabelle Ostle, a Forest Ecological Advisor for @forestresearchuk.bsky.social, as she walks us through her working day 🌲 #IAmABiologist

#JustIn on Plantae — Staying Sane in the Lab: Tips for Mental Health Strategies for Researchers. In this new piece, ASPB Plantae Fellows Katarina K., Nibedita P., and Ann-Kathrin R. explore realistic strategies for building resilience and protecting your mental health. buff.ly/lI8coP3 #plantscience

The programme is live for #IPPM2025! With a fantastic schedule including keynotes from: @linesmartin.bsky.social, @jonathandgjones.bsky.social & @joe-helps.bsky.social Don't miss out: 11-12th Nov 📍Leicester & Online 👉 Register now: cvent.me/ER78Wy

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!

"Quantitative Approaches to Cellular Aspects of Plant Ion Homeostasis" 💻Webinar October 16th, 3pm BST Find out more: tinyurl.com/5b62djvb

Our next webinar is all 'aabout' Plant Health! 🌱 Join us on Tuesday 14th October, 1pm BST, as we explore technologies for crop disease surveillance & the impact of agronomic practice on plant health. Register for free: buff.ly/DqzteMg #plantscience

🚨 Final chance to present at 'Resource Efficiency in Horticulture' on 6 November! Abstract submission closes tomorrow! Join us 👉 cvent.me/DMwPzZ #plantscience #horticulture

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

Final chance to present at Resource Efficiency in Horticulture this November! 🍎 Abstract submission closes Friday 🍎

See link for a Multinational Arabidopsis Steering Committee (MASC) effort that aims to provide support for colleagues who have had their funding cut for reasons outside their control, e.g. recently in Argentina and the USA. Please share widely and email Thorsten Hamann! tinyurl.com/MASC-Support...

It's not yet time for goodbye... but massive thanks to Ricardo for steering Annals so well in his time as EiC, we've been so lucky to have his expertise & guidance!

Just one week left to submit an abstract for #IAPA26 🚜 Researchers, advisors, manufacturers, practitioners and regulators: join us in beautiful Sardinia next January for the biennial 'International Advances in Pesticide Application' Register now: cvent.me/kv2xkO

Do you work on... 🌿 Pre/post-harvest efficiency 🌦️ Water, energy & labour-saving strategies ♻️ Circularity & climate-smart practices ? 👉 Join us at 'Resource Efficiency in Horticulture' on 6th November Submit your abstract by 3rd October! 🔗 cvent.me/DMwPzZ #plantscience #horticulture

Last week, The Tree Council was pleased to participate in the Association of Applied Biologists’ “Creating Canopies” conference in Carlisle. The 2025 theme, ‘resilience ’, aligns closely with our ongoing work across the diverse landscape of Trees Outside Woodland (TOW).

If you're a plant health professional, don't miss our #PlantHealth visit to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RGBE) @thebotanics.bsky.social on Thurs 16 Oct! The event will feature expert speakers and offer guided tours of RBGE. Book your place: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve... #BiologyWeek

Nice to be at a tribute evening for Mark Downs who is leaving @rsb.org.uk after 15+ years, overseeing the ‘Royal’ designation. With now 25K members he leaves the Society in a very good place.

🪱🌱Roots to Regenerative Agriculture conference: Bursaries available! Financial support is available for anyone working in a farm setting to attend the @aabiologists.bsky.social 'Roots to Regenerative Agriculture' conference. Read more/ apply: agricology.co.uk/roots-to-reg...

Come and join us in our new home - great colleagues and brand new facilities

Don't miss out on your chance to present at IPPM2025 -'Advances in Integrated Pest & Pathogen Management' 🚨Abstract submission closes today! Join us 🔗 cvent.me/ER78Wy #cropprotection #plantscience #plantpathology #sustainableagriculture #IPM

Creating Canopies II - class of 2025... Continuous Cover Forestry in action at Coombs Wood 💪 Thanks to everyone who joined us in Carlisle & online!

⏰ DEADLINE EXTENDED for the EPPO Jens-Georg Unger Fellowship - we have extended the deadline for the Fellowship by one month - apply now! 👉 Plant health professionals from EPPO member countries can apply here shorturl.at/jHRKd ⌚ New deadline OCTOBER 15th!

Abstract submission closes today! 🌱 Don't miss out on your chance to present at Roots to RegenAg #regenerativeagriculture #sustainableagriculture #plantscience #soilhealth #rhizosphere #microbiology

🚨 Applications are open for the 2026 JXB Editorial Internships! 🚨 🌱 Designed for ECRs, you will gain behind-the-scenes publishing experience, write commentary pieces & join the JXB Editorial Board meeting next year 👩‍💻✈️ Deadline: 30 Sept 2025 👉 bit.ly/jxbinterns #PlantScience 🧪

Just a few days left to submit an abstract for Roots to RegenAg ✨ Connecting science & farming, join us whatever your background! 🌱 Root-Soil Interactions 🧪 Soil Health & Biodiversity 🚜 RegenAg Practices 🧑‍🌾 Nutrient Management 🪱 Policy & uptake Deadline Friday 12 Sept 👉 buff.ly/9XnN8Q8