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SUMMARY:Science in the Field: Students and CNR Researchers Together
DESCRIPTION:Rome\, Italy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nOn April 28\, 2026\, the Research Area of the National Research Council (CNR) in Montelibretti (Rome) was transformed into an open-air laboratory. Students from a Roman high school took part in a “hands-on” scientific outreach day\, actively collaborating with CNR researchers. \n\n\n\nAn Experimental Agricultural Lab \n\n\n\nThe activities have been focused on an experimental field divided into two distinct plots\, designed to analyze the impact of agronomic practices on ancient and traditional cereal crops: emmer (farro)\, barley\, and solina wheat. \n\n\n\n\nPlot A: Fertilized.\n\n\n\nPlot B: Unfertilized (control plot).\n\n\n\n\nThis setup allowed the students to directly observe how soil nutrition influences plant growth and physiology. \n\n\n\nResearch Activities \n\n\n\nThe meeting was characterized by a multidisciplinary\, workshop-based approach\, focusing on several aspects described by the CNR researchers: in particular two topics have been analyzed by the researchers from the Institute for Biological Systems (CNR-ISB): \n\n\n\n1. Soil Conductivity Analysis (Soil Sensing) \n\n\n\nUnder the guidance of Valerio Muzzini (CNR-ISB)\, soil resistivity measurements were carried out by students using the four-wire technique with a modified linear array characterized by a 1:2:1 spacing ratio. A DC voltage was applied to the two outer electrodes using a polarity reversal technique to compensate for stray currents and parasitic galvanic potentials. This measurement is essential for understanding the soil’s ability to retain nutrients and water.  \n\n\n\n2. Bioacoustics: The Sounds of Plants \n\n\n\nCarmelo Cannarella (CNR-ISB) engaged the class in detecting audio signals and “sounds” generated through the plants. Using precision electrodes placed both on the leaves and in the soil\, students listened to and visualized variations in bio-electrical signals. This activity made it possible to investigate how plants react to different cultivation conditions (nutrient stress vs. abundance)\, revealing an invisible but detectable “language.” \n\n\n\nConclusions and Educational Impact \n\n\n\nThe experience allowed students to step out of the classroom and immerse themselves in the experimental scientific method\, addressing fundamental themes at the heart of the SPIN-FERT project research. It was not merely an observation exercise\, but a genuine data collection session that highlighted: \n\n\n\n\nThe importance of soil analysis for sustainable agriculture.\n\n\n\nThe physiological complexity of ancient cereals like solina wheat.\n\n\n\nThe use of innovative technologies (electrodes and sensors) to monitor ecosystem health.\n\n\n\n\nThe day concluded with a debate on the role of public research in ensuring food security and protecting biodiversity\, leaving the students with the realization that science is a living process made of questions\, measurements\, and continuous discovery. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Created by ASN
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SUMMARY:SeedCon 2026 International Conference on the Seed Microbiome and Microbial Inheritance
DESCRIPTION:Potsdam\, Germany \n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n🌱SeedCon 2026🌱 the first International Conference on the Seed Microbiome and Microbial Inheritance is now open for registration & abstract submission! \n\n\n\nFrom May 5–7\, 2026\, researchers & industry partners will gather at the Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB) in Potsdam\, Germany to discuss the latest advances in seed microbiome research and microbial inheritance\, bridging fundamental knowledge with agricultural applications. \n\n\n\n🌱 Register for the conference at https://seedcon.org/collection/registeration-timeline-and-costs  \n\n\n\n🌱Submit your abstract at https://seedcon.org/call-for-abstracts \n\n\n\n🌱All info on program\, speakers and travel details at https://seedcon.org/ \n\n\n\nWe encourage early registration to benefit from reduced fees and to secure your participation. Abstract submissions are welcome for oral and poster presentations across all relevant topics. \n\n\n\nPlease also feel free to forward this announcement to colleagues and networks who may be interested in joining SeedCon 2026 and contributing to the discussion.We look forward to welcoming you in Potsdam in May 2026! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Created by ASN
URL:https://spinfert.eu/event/seedcon-2026-international-conference-on-the-seed-microbiome-and-microbial-inheritance/
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SUMMARY:"Spring of Flowers" Horticultural Fair
DESCRIPTION:Łosiów\, Poland \n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nThe “Spring of Flowers” Horticultural Fair took place in Łosiów from May 9-10\, 2026. It was one of the most important horticultural events in the region\, organized by the Opole Agricultural Advisory Center in Łosiów under the honorary patronage of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. \n\n\n\nInHORT the Institute of Horticulture – National Research Institute presented ongoing research and development projects and modern solutions for horticulture and agriculture. Among the initiatives presented was the SPIN-FERT project – “Innovative practices\, tools\, and products increasing soil fertility and replacing peat in horticultural crops.” \n\n\n\nAttending the fair provided an opportunity to promote the project’s objectives and engage with participants interested in sustainable solutions for horticultural production. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nW dniach 9–10 maja 2026 r. w Łosiowie odbyły się Targi Ogrodnicze „Wiosna Kwiatów” – jedno z najważniejszych wydarzeń ogrodniczych w regionie\, organizowane przez Opolski Ośrodek Doradztwa Rolniczego w Łosiowie pod honorowym patronatem Ministerstwa Rolnictwa i Rozwoju Wsi. \n\n\n\nWśród wystawców obecny był Instytut Ogrodnictwa – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy\, który prezentował realizowane projekty badawczo-rozwojowe oraz nowoczesne rozwiązania dla ogrodnictwa i rolnictwa. Wśród prezentowanych inicjatyw znalazł się projekt SPIN-FERT – „Innowacyjne praktyki\, narzędzia i produkty zwiększające żyzność gleby i zastępujące torf w uprawach ogrodniczych”. \n\n\n\nUdział w targach był okazją do promocji założeń projektu oraz rozmów z uczestnikami zainteresowanymi zrównoważonymi rozwiązaniami dla produkcji ogrodniczej. \n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Created by ASN
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SUMMARY:Food Revolution 2026 Conference
DESCRIPTION:Mestre\, Italy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nFrom May 11–13\, 2026\, researchers\, industry partners\, and changemakers will gather at Venice-Mestre\, Italy to explore groundbreaking innovations and forge lasting partnerships that will revolutionize how we produce\, distribute\, and consume food globally. \n\n\n\nSPIN-FERT is part of the Food Revolution 2026 conference in Mestre (Italy) with Loredana Canfora (CREA) as invited speaker on the topic: Microbial inoculant success in soil: the importance of tracking inoculative species. \n\n\n\nAs a molecular biologist and biotechnologist in the field of soil microbial ecology Loredana Canfora is involved in the study of soil biodiversity\, microbial ecology\, integrated pest management\, evaluation of impact on soil microbial community\, and assessment of a new tool for the detection of bio-inoculants in soil.  \n\n\n\nPresentation: \n\n\n\nMicrobial inoculant success in soil: the importance of tracking inoculative species \n\n\n\nKey Points: \n\n\n\n• Are we truly certain the bioinoculant has established itself? \n\n\n\n• Monitoring the persistence of inoculated species in soil is essential to understand their efficacy\, optimise formulations\, and ensure safe and effective use.  \n\n\n\n• Innovative approaches are replacing conventional offerings with faster\, more accurate tools. \n\n\n\n• Innovative molecular tools enable rapid\, precise\, and cost-effective monitoring of microbial inoculants. \n\n\n\n• Hope or horizon? Aptamers-based tool in the monitoring of Bacillus subtilis in the field. \n\n\n\nLecture:May 11 \n\n\n\nStart 14:00 – Soil health \n\n\n\nMicrobial inoculant success in soil: the importance of tracking inoculative species \n\n\n\nhttps://www.foodrevolution.events/ \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Created by ASN
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SUMMARY:CIGR–EurAgEng World Congress 2026
DESCRIPTION:Turin\, Italy \n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nThe CIGR – EurAgEng 2026 Conference covers a broad range of scientific and engineering topics addressing current and emerging challenges in agricultural and biosystems engineering. \n\n\n\nSPIN-FERT is taking part in the conference with a submitted oral presentation by CREA: \n\n\n\nViolino S.\, Figorilli S.\, Canfora L.\, Manfredini A.\, Moscovini L.\, Pallottino F.\, Antonucci F.\, Costa C.\, Furmanczyk E.M.\, Popinska W.\, Pepe A.G.\, Miglio E.\, Del Santo F.\, Sala S.\, Malusa E. Data-Driven Chemical-Physical Soil Quality Index And Visualization Tool.  \n\n\n\nFor more information on the schedule of the conference please visit the website: \n\n\n\nhttps://www.cigr-eurageng-2026.org/homepage/ \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Created by ASN
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