✍️Read the full paper here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

📢Excited to share a new paper from my PhD thesis at @fisioklima.bsky.social!🌾Sorghum maintained better photosynthetic performance and water use efficiency than maize under high CO2, hig temperature and drought, even without a growth advantage. A promising climate-resilient crop! #PlantScience

It was a real pleasure attending #ISCB2025 in such a welcoming and friendly atmosphere 🍃✨ Grateful for the opportunity to share our work on agricultural land use effects on soil fungal diversity 🍄🌱 and to meet inspiring researchers with diverse and exciting topics 🧫🪴🔬

📢Big shout-out to our team members Arantza del Canto and Amaia Alberdi! They recently discussed in Euskadi Irratia's show Ekosfera about the vital role of small farmers and the challenges young people face entering agriculture🎙️🚜 Check it out here: guau.eus/m/euskadi-ir...

Glad to have participated in the EGU Mary Anning 2025 conference in Bordeaux, learning more about novel insights into the coupling of H2O and C cycles. I presented a poster on the use of phloem δ¹³C as a proxy for whole-tree WUE. Great to connect with inspiring researchers and exciting ideas!

Today our team members took part in #Ikergazte2025, the interdisciplinary congress bringing together Basque researchers! A great space to connect, share knowledge and show that high-level research can be done in Basque Country. Eskerrik asko #UEU!

(EUS) #Euskaraldia dela eta antolatutako erakusketan aurkeztutako doktoregoko ikerketari buruzko poster dibulgatiboa, maiatzaren 25a arte ikusgai #FarmaziaFakultatea (EN) Informative poster on the doctoral research on the occasion of the #Euskaraldia, will be on display until 25 May

@crispus-mbaluto.bsky.social & @martinezgonixs.bsky.social are setting up an experiment to assess rice🌾 performance under different watering regimes—because resilience to water deficit starts at the roots! #PlantScience #CropResilience #DroughtStress

This week our group @numaps-news.bsky.social presented a poster highlighting our research lines and ongoing work at the IX Research Conference of the Science and Technology Faculty, organized by the University of the Basque Country! 🧪🌿 Check it out!

Exciting day at the IX Research Conference of the @ztffct.bsky.social, organized by @upvehu.bsky.social! 🧪🌿 Our group presented a poster highlighting our research lines and ongoing work, chekc it out!

📢New publication! Our team member Arantza del Canto, led by Maite Lacuesta, explores legume improvement under drought. The study shows that the Arrocina de Álava genotype excels under drought, while organic farming improves quality. 📖Read more here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Our team member Dr. Asier Herrero participated in the Science Coffee event @upvehu.bsky.social , discussing the future of forests and how climate change impacts their resilience. 🌳

Our team member Iker Pardo led a research collaborating with @gobiernonavarra.bsky.social, GAN NIK and @davidjcampion.bsky.social! The study uncovers the habitat thresolds of Europe’s most endangered woodpecker via advanced GPS, bridging conservation and forestry management doi.org/10.1016/j.tf...

📢Our team member Maddi Artamendi was recently interviewed by Campusa Magazine, discussing her study published in @natureecoevo.bsky.social. The research highlights how declining pollinator diversity negatively impacts plant reproduction. 📄Read it here: www.ehu.eus/en/web/campu...

🚀 Exciting news! Daniel Marino and @diegotazueco.bsky.social from our group have visited the CBGP in Madrid to share insights on root system research as part of the Roots4Future network. 🌱✨Great discussions on plant resilience & future collaborations. 🌾

(EUS) Farmazia Fakultateko Landare Biologia eta Ekologiako Departamentuko kideak 8M ospatzeko elkartu gara! (EN) The Department of Plant Biology and Ecology colleagues have joined the Faculty of Pharmacy to commemorate 8M!

👩🏻‍🔬 Today, on the International Day of Cereals, we highlight our research on wheat and barley 🌾 Their growth depends on efficient nitrogen use, and at NUMAPS, we study how to optimize it for better yields and sustainability. Science for a greener future! 🌱🔬

[ENG] Happy to be part of this team. Eager to face the challenge! 💪 [EUS] Talde honetako kide izateaz pozik. Erronkari aurre egiteko gogotsu! 💪

Exciting news! Our team at @fisioklima.bsky.social is growing! 🎉 Welcome @kortabarriapz.bsky.social, who is starting her PhD on resurrection plants, species that can survive extreme dehydration🌱💧. Looking forward to the great research ahead!

New paper of the group! We studied the triple effects of elevated CO2, temperature and drought on herbaceous plants with a systemstic review and meta-analysis led by our postdoc Ander Yoldi. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

🌍✨ Had the pleasure of giving a talk on soil and soil health as part of the ECHO project, a fantastic citizen science initiative empowering people to monitor and protect European soils 🏞️🌱 Big thanks to Ibercivis and Sagarrak for making it happen 🙌

📢Calling all researchers! We are studying what makes a great (or not-so-great) supervisor from the perspective of PhD students and postdocs. Our goal? To improve academic mentorship and research environments. Got 5-10 minutes? Take the survey!✍️ forms.gle/WT9GoiaHxypX...

🔬 On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a key finding from our survey: 60% of responses are from women👩‍🔬 We are exploring supervisory practices in academia through the eyes of early career researchers. Your voice matters! 💬 Share your experiences here: forms.gle/WT9GoiaHxypX...

👩🏻‍🔬Today, on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the incredible women in our lab and beyond who drive research forward. Their work is essential to building a more inclusive and sustainable future in science. More equity, more science, more justice!🌱

🌾 New publication! Our team member Ander Yoldi, along with Aitor Agirresarobe & Usue Pérez López, found that Tritordeum, a wheat-barley hybrid, and barley landraces show promising drought resilience thanks to their higher ear photosynthesis. Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Want to know more about how climate change is impacting tree growth? This article breaks down the latest research by our team members @julenastigarraga.bsky.social and Dr. Asier Herrero on increasing growth synchrony in European beech forests🌳 🔗 Read more here: www.ehu.eus/es/web/campu...

Exciting news! Our team members @julenbollain.bsky.social and Asier Herrero have published a new study! They analysed how climate change impacts tree growth synchrony in European beech forests and highlights the role of structural diversity for forest resilience www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

🎉 Great news for NUMAPS! @amoadrian-bl.bsky.social is back on the team! 🚀 He’ll be working from Berlin before returning to our lab. We’re thrilled to have him on board again and can’t wait for all the exciting research ahead! 🌱🔬

Innovation takes flight with the project VIA-DRON led by our team member Usue Pérez-López! Watch as our drone surveys the first of the vineyard plots🍇, paving the way for precision agriculture in the Basque Country! #PlantScience

Our team members @iratiijurco.bsky.social and Maite Lacuesta teamed up with the IBeA group to analyse lettuce 🥬 bioassays in antimicrobial-contaminated 🦠 soils, revealing their transfer to the lettuce🥬, but also their degradation. #SoilHealth Check it out here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Exciting news! @julenastigarraga.bsky.social joins our team as a postdoctoral researcher! 🎉 With expertise in forest ecosystems🌲 and global change, he will delve into forest ecology under the guidance of Dr. Asier Herrero. Welcome aboard, Julen!

🌾 Did you know? Our paper published in the Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science on Sorghum bicolor's resilience to drought stress was: 🏅 Among the top 10% of downloads for 2022. 🏅 Ranked as one of the top 10 most-cited papers between 2022–2023. #TopDownloadedArticle #TopCitedArticle #PlantScience

🌱 This week, the NUMAPS team participated in a workshop with our colleagues at the Maria Goyri Biotechnology Center. Together, we shared strategies, discussed techniques, and explored collaborative opportunities in environmental and human health research. 🌍💡

📢✨ ¡Atención, profesionales y estudiantes del ámbito de las Agrociencias!🌱 La UPV/EHU lanza la 2ª edición del curso "Derecho Europeo y Gobernanza para las Agrociencias"🏛️Subvencionado por la Comisión Europea, este curso híbrido comienza el 24 de febrero de 2025🎥Más info aqui:

Initiating the first hydroponic experiment to investigate the molecular processes underlying nitrogen nutrition in rice—an essential step toward developing sustainable and efficient fertilizers!

✨️A fascinating experiment to observe the biocontrol capacity of various microorganisms against the pathogenic fungus Fusarium🧪🦠

Throwback to a field day in Elvas, Portugal 🇵🇹! We explored how different wheat varieties🌾 handle drought stress. #PlantScience

Thrilled to announce that I’ve been awarded a 4-year postdoctoral contract from the Basque Government! 🌱✨ Excited to grow as a scientist while continuing to be part of the amazing @numaps-news.bsky.social team. Looking forward to advancing agricultural sustainability together! 🌍🔬

We're thrilled to welcome a new PhD candidate to our lab! 🎉🚀 Exciting times ahead as we continue to grow and push the boundaries of science together. Welcome aboard @diegotazueco.bsky.social! 🌟 #NewBeginnings #PhDLife #PlantScience

Festive day in great company! 🎄Today we enjoyed our Christmas lunch together with @numaps-news.bsky.social and Ekofisko groups 🌱🌾 Cheers to collaboration and shared moments!

Great day in the lab! 🧪🌱 We had the pleasure of hosting high school students from Talaia Ikastetxea at the University of the Basque Country for hands-on pigment and protein measurements. A big thanks to the Elhuyar Foundation for making it possible!

Our team member Maria Leunda collaborated on a study published in Review of Palaeobotany and Palynology! This study explores the impacts of climate change and human activity on vegetation dynamics🌿 in the Rhaetian Alps🏔️ over the last 14,200 years. Check it out! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

🌱On this International Day of Soil, we emphasize its role as the foundation of agriculture, ecosystems, and food security. 🌍 At NUMAPS, we study how sustainable fertilizer practices can improve soil health, reduce greenhouse gases, and enhance crop yields.

Our team member Arantza Aldezabal joined a thoughtful round table on 𝑈𝑛𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐼𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑐𝑖𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑦 hosted by the Basque Summer University. Check it out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq59...

Did you know buckwheat is a gluten-free seed that can handle drought?🌱 In 𝑆𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑙𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑜𝑛 𝐵𝑢𝑐𝑘𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑡 on the 𝑃𝑎𝑙𝑒 𝐵𝑙𝑢𝑒 𝑇𝑎𝑟𝑡 blog, Caroline Saunders explores its value and shares tasty recipes from pancakes 🥞 to cookies 🍪. Happy to have contributed! #PlantScience palebluetart.substack.com/p/spotlight-...

Excited to share a publication by our team member Iker Pardo in the Journal of Environmental Management! 🏔️🌿 The study provides valuable insights into enhancing biodiversity in the rural landscapes of the Western Pyrenees. #Agroecology #Biodiversity www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Plant scientists, this one's for you! 🌱🎶 I’ve curated a Spotify playlist perfect for the lab, greenhouse, or fieldwork. Check it out, and drop your suggestions in the comments! Let’s grow this playlist together! 🌿 open.spotify.com/playlist/63C...

Her story reminds us that great science is built on the shoulders of pioneers. Thank you, Carmen, for your invaluable contributions to NUMAPS, UPV/EHU, and beyond. May your journey continue to inspire! 🧬✨ (7/7)

🎉 We celebrate Prof. Carmen Gonzalez-Murua’s Advanced Award, recognizing her remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication to research and education. Congratulations, Carmen, on this well-deserved honor that crowns an exceptional career! 🙌🌟 (6/7)

Carmen’s influence extends internationally: she was honored as a Professor by the University of Santo Domingo and served as President of PEFC-Euskadi, promoting sustainable forest certification for over a decade 🌍🌲 Truly a global leader in science and sustainability (5/7)