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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
URL:https://spinfert.eu/event/spring-of-flowers-horticultural-fair/
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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
URL:https://spinfert.eu/event/food-revolution-2026-conference/
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SUMMARY:🌱 SPIN-FERT General Assembly 26-29 May 2026 in Nantes: Advancing Sustainable Soil Solutions Together
DESCRIPTION:Nantes\, France \n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nThis week\, the SPIN-FERT consortium gathered in Nantes\, France\, for the General Assembly hosted by consortium partner CTIFL. Over three intensive days\, researchers\, industry partners\, growers\, and innovation experts from across Europe came together to review progress\, share results\, and plan the next steps toward healthier soils and peat-free horticulture.  \n\n\n\nThe meeting brought together all SPIN-FERT work packages\, covering:🔬 Development of innovative biostimulants and peat-free substrates🌱 Demonstration of sustainable soil management practices in horticultural systems📊 Advanced tools for rapid soil quality assessment🌍 Soil biodiversity and ecosystem services for policy support📣 Communication\, dissemination\, training\, and stakeholder engagement♻️ Sustainability assessment of innovative products and cropping systems  \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\nThe General Assembly also included discussions with the European Commission Project Officer\, opportunities for collaboration with other Mission Soil initiatives\, and a visit to CTIFL field trials\, which provided valuable insights into practical implementation and demonstration activities.  \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\nA big thank you to CTIFL for hosting this inspiring meeting and to all consortium partners for their continued commitment to building a more sustainable future for European horticulture. Special thanks to Dea Hvilium and her Team!!! \n\n\n\n🌱 Together\, we are cultivating healthier soils\, reducing peat dependency\, and advancing innovative solutions for resilient food systems. \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/%f0%9f%8c%b1-spin-fert-general-assembly-26-29-may-2026-in-nantes-advancing-sustainable-soil-solutions-together/
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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
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