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SUMMARY:Bedrohung / Zagrożenie / Menace
DESCRIPTION:ZAK Centre for Contemporary Art in Berlin \n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nORCH’IDEA Premieres in Berlin \n\n\n\nDeveloped within the framework of the SPIN-FERT\, the immersive interactive installation ORCH’IDEA demonstrates how artistic research can communicate complex scientific and environmental challenges to broad public audiences. Created by Joanna Hoffmann (FASSF-ASN)  in collaboration with Andre Bartetzki (sound\, light\, programming) and Norberto Hernandez (programming)\, ORCH’IDEA transforms the delicate life cycle of an imaginative orchid into a collective interactive journey. Participants cooperate to guide the orchid through three essential stages—nutrition\, energy acquisition\, and pollination—experiencing first-hand the interdependence between plants\, soil microorganisms\, insects\, climate\, and human actions. \n\n\n\nRather than presenting ecological challenges as abstract scientific concepts\, ORCH’IDEA enables visitors to experience how healthy ecosystems depend on cooperation and to illustrate the risks posed by soil degradation\, climate change\, and the loss of ecosystem services. \n\n\n\nBy combining interactive technologies\, immersive audiovisual environments\, and scientific knowledge\, ORCH’IDEA exemplifies SPIN-FERT’s commitment to innovative science communication and public engagement. The installation encourages visitors to reflect on how sustainable soil management contributes not only to agricultural productivity but also to the resilience of entire ecosystems. \n\n\n\nPresented within the international exhibition Bedrohung / Zagrożenie / Menace\, ORCH’IDEA reaches audiences beyond the scientific community\, fostering dialogue between research\, art\, and society. The exhibition explores contemporary threats facing humanity and the environment\, providing an ideal context for communicating the goals of the Mission Soil initiative and the importance of protecting Europe’s soils. \n\n\n\nThrough ORCH’IDEA\, SPIN-FERT demonstrates how artistic practice can strengthen public understanding of soil health\, stimulate environmental awareness\, and inspire collective responsibility for a more sustainable future. \n\n\n\nORCHIDEA website: https://artscience-node.com/orchid/  \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
URL:https://spinfert.eu/event/bedrohung-zagrozenie-menace/
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SUMMARY:SPIN-FERT at the FAO Global Conference on Sustainable Plant Production and Smart Farming
DESCRIPTION:SPIN-FERT  presented the latest developments of the SPIN-FERT Horizon Europe project at the FAO Global Conference on Sustainable Plant Production and Smart Farming. \n\n\n\nPresentation by Dr Loredana Canfora from CREA focused on a key challenge for the successful adoption of microbial biofertilisers and biostimulants: how can we verify that beneficial microorganisms actually establish and persist in soil under real field conditions?  \n\n\n\nWithin SPIN-FERT\, CREA id developing aptamer-based detection tools for rapid\, selective monitoring of soil microorganisms\, with a first proof-of-concept for Bacillus subtilis\, one of the most widely used beneficial bacteria in agriculture. These innovative biosensing technologies could support farmers\, researchers and companies in optimising bioinoculant application\, improving traceability and enhancing the effectiveness of sustainable agricultural practices. \n\n\n\nThe conference was an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas with experts from around the world and discuss how smart farming technologies can contribute to more resilient\, productive and sustainable agricultural systems. \n\n\n\n🔬 From monitoring microbial persistence to enabling smarter agronomic decisions\, SPIN-FERT is working to bridge the gap between laboratory innovation and field application. \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
URL:https://spinfert.eu/event/spin-fert-at-the-fao-global-conference-on-sustainable-plant-production-and-smart-farming/
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