Wheat Initiative
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COORDINATING GLOBAL RESEARCH FOR WHEAT. An international partnership of private and public organisations engaged in wheat research for a food-secure future.
https://www.wheatinitiative.org/
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📣 The Call for Host Applications for the 6th International Wheat Congress (IWC) 2030 is open 🌾
Expressions of Interest due: 12 DEC 2025
This is a unique chance to host the global wheat research community!
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#WheatConnect #IWC2030 #CallForHosts
Expressions of Interest due: 12 DEC 2025
This is a unique chance to host the global wheat research community!
wheatinitiative.org/iwc-2030-cal...
#WheatConnect #IWC2030 #CallForHosts
New paper in @natplants.nature.com 'Striking convergent selection history of wheat and barley and its potential for breeding' This will be intersting read!
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Striking convergent selection history of wheat and barley and its potential for breeding - Nature Plants
Convergent selection between crops can help to identify genetic variants with important roles in adaptation as a source of diversity for the improvement of cultivated species through the concept of…
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November 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
New paper in @natplants.nature.com 'Striking convergent selection history of wheat and barley and its potential for breeding' This will be intersting read!
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Time is running out! Advanced registration for #IWC2026Bologna is closing 30th of NOV! Don’t miss your chance to secure your spot at this premier event.
👉 Register now and check out opportunities for ECRs and students: www.iwc2026.com/register/
👉 Register now and check out opportunities for ECRs and students: www.iwc2026.com/register/
Register - iwc2026
25 – 29 May 2026 • Bologna, Italy An event by Patrons An event by Patrons Registration Registration for the 4th International Wheat Congress is now open. Please read the information below before you…
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November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Time is running out! Advanced registration for #IWC2026Bologna is closing 30th of NOV! Don’t miss your chance to secure your spot at this premier event.
👉 Register now and check out opportunities for ECRs and students: www.iwc2026.com/register/
👉 Register now and check out opportunities for ECRs and students: www.iwc2026.com/register/
Here is your chance to host IWC 2030!
Lead a fantastic wheat event bringing global delegates in wheat science, policy & industry.
🗓 Key Dates:
- EoI: 12 Dec 2025
- Full Application: 27 Feb 2026
Submit your EoI today 👉 wheatinitiative.org/iwc-2030-callforhosts
Lead a fantastic wheat event bringing global delegates in wheat science, policy & industry.
🗓 Key Dates:
- EoI: 12 Dec 2025
- Full Application: 27 Feb 2026
Submit your EoI today 👉 wheatinitiative.org/iwc-2030-callforhosts
IWC 2030 Call Host wanted — Wheat initiative
On behalf of the International Organising Committee (IOC) we are pleased to open the call for applications to host the 6th International Wheat Congress (IWC) to be held in 2030.
wheatinitiative.org
November 25, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Here is your chance to host IWC 2030!
Lead a fantastic wheat event bringing global delegates in wheat science, policy & industry.
🗓 Key Dates:
- EoI: 12 Dec 2025
- Full Application: 27 Feb 2026
Submit your EoI today 👉 wheatinitiative.org/iwc-2030-callforhosts
Lead a fantastic wheat event bringing global delegates in wheat science, policy & industry.
🗓 Key Dates:
- EoI: 12 Dec 2025
- Full Application: 27 Feb 2026
Submit your EoI today 👉 wheatinitiative.org/iwc-2030-callforhosts
Keep up to date with key insights and activities across the international wheat research community. Receive quarterly highlights, expert perspectives, and news from the #WheatInitiative by subscribing to our newsletter:
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November 24, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Keep up to date with key insights and activities across the international wheat research community. Receive quarterly highlights, expert perspectives, and news from the #WheatInitiative by subscribing to our newsletter:
👉 wheatinitiative.org/news-1
#WheatConnect #FoodSecurity #PlantScience
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#WheatConnect #FoodSecurity #PlantScience
🌾 Students & ECRs — head to Bologna! 🇮🇹
Apply now for Wheat Initiative Travel Awards or free student registration to #IWC2026Bologna.
Deadline: 30 Nov 2025
🔗 www.wheatinitiative.org/opportunities
Apply now for Wheat Initiative Travel Awards or free student registration to #IWC2026Bologna.
Deadline: 30 Nov 2025
🔗 www.wheatinitiative.org/opportunities
November 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🌾 Students & ECRs — head to Bologna! 🇮🇹
Apply now for Wheat Initiative Travel Awards or free student registration to #IWC2026Bologna.
Deadline: 30 Nov 2025
🔗 www.wheatinitiative.org/opportunities
Apply now for Wheat Initiative Travel Awards or free student registration to #IWC2026Bologna.
Deadline: 30 Nov 2025
🔗 www.wheatinitiative.org/opportunities
🌾 Calling Wheat Research Leads!
The Wheat Initiative supports the International Organising Committee in seeking hosts for the 6th International Wheat Congress (IWC) 2030.
📅 EoI deadline: 12 Dec 2025
Bring together the global wheat community!
👉 Apply now: wheatinitiative.org/iwc-2030-callforhosts
The Wheat Initiative supports the International Organising Committee in seeking hosts for the 6th International Wheat Congress (IWC) 2030.
📅 EoI deadline: 12 Dec 2025
Bring together the global wheat community!
👉 Apply now: wheatinitiative.org/iwc-2030-callforhosts
IWC 2030 Call Host wanted — Wheat initiative
On behalf of the International Organising Committee (IOC) we are pleased to open the call for applications to host the 6th International Wheat Congress (IWC) to be held in 2030.
wheatinitiative.org
November 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🌾 Calling Wheat Research Leads!
The Wheat Initiative supports the International Organising Committee in seeking hosts for the 6th International Wheat Congress (IWC) 2030.
📅 EoI deadline: 12 Dec 2025
Bring together the global wheat community!
👉 Apply now: wheatinitiative.org/iwc-2030-callforhosts
The Wheat Initiative supports the International Organising Committee in seeking hosts for the 6th International Wheat Congress (IWC) 2030.
📅 EoI deadline: 12 Dec 2025
Bring together the global wheat community!
👉 Apply now: wheatinitiative.org/iwc-2030-callforhosts
You will love this!
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November 21, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Abstract Submission for the 4th International Wheat Congress is open!
A perfect chance for Early Career Researchers & PhD students working on wheat to present their work and to check the Wheat Initiative’s support options .
www.iwc2026.com
#WheatConnect
#IWC2026Bologna
A perfect chance for Early Career Researchers & PhD students working on wheat to present their work and to check the Wheat Initiative’s support options .
www.iwc2026.com
#WheatConnect
#IWC2026Bologna
November 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Abstract Submission for the 4th International Wheat Congress is open!
A perfect chance for Early Career Researchers & PhD students working on wheat to present their work and to check the Wheat Initiative’s support options .
www.iwc2026.com
#WheatConnect
#IWC2026Bologna
A perfect chance for Early Career Researchers & PhD students working on wheat to present their work and to check the Wheat Initiative’s support options .
www.iwc2026.com
#WheatConnect
#IWC2026Bologna
🗓️Today! 20 Nov 25, 17h CET
Join Megan McDonald (University of Birmingham, UK) for our Wheat Pathogens webinar:
“Jumping Genes and Pathogenic Schemes: the diverse roles that transposons play in pathogen evolution.”
buff.ly/QZu6dkR
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Join Megan McDonald (University of Birmingham, UK) for our Wheat Pathogens webinar:
“Jumping Genes and Pathogenic Schemes: the diverse roles that transposons play in pathogen evolution.”
buff.ly/QZu6dkR
@karchuntan.bsky.social
@ReemWheat.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🗓️Today! 20 Nov 25, 17h CET
Join Megan McDonald (University of Birmingham, UK) for our Wheat Pathogens webinar:
“Jumping Genes and Pathogenic Schemes: the diverse roles that transposons play in pathogen evolution.”
buff.ly/QZu6dkR
@karchuntan.bsky.social
@ReemWheat.bsky.social
Join Megan McDonald (University of Birmingham, UK) for our Wheat Pathogens webinar:
“Jumping Genes and Pathogenic Schemes: the diverse roles that transposons play in pathogen evolution.”
buff.ly/QZu6dkR
@karchuntan.bsky.social
@ReemWheat.bsky.social
Our Expert Working Group on Wheat Information Systems is sharing insights into Large Language Models (LLMs). Discover how LLMs can enhance data management! Find videos here:
www.wheatinitiative.org/ewg-wheatis
#WheatConnect
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www.wheatinitiative.org/ewg-wheatis
#WheatConnect
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EWG WHEATIS — Wheat initiative
An expert committee, led by Hadi Quesneville (INRA, France) and Mario Caccamo (TGAC, UK), initially produced a survey analysis of wheat research community needs. They submitted a proposal to set up a…
www.wheatinitiative.org
November 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Our Expert Working Group on Wheat Information Systems is sharing insights into Large Language Models (LLMs). Discover how LLMs can enhance data management! Find videos here:
www.wheatinitiative.org/ewg-wheatis
#WheatConnect
@michaelalaux.bsky.social
www.wheatinitiative.org/ewg-wheatis
#WheatConnect
@michaelalaux.bsky.social
See how the wheat community is advancing research! Check out our Annual Reports for a complete view of members (country, idustry and research institutions) and Expert Working Group progress: www.wheatinitiative.org/annual-reports
November 19, 2025 at 8:01 AM
See how the wheat community is advancing research! Check out our Annual Reports for a complete view of members (country, idustry and research institutions) and Expert Working Group progress: www.wheatinitiative.org/annual-reports
🌾Calling all young wheat researchers & students!
The Wheat Initiative offers free student registration and travel support for #IWC2026Bologna 🇮🇹
A great chance to network & share your science.
🗓️ Apply by 30 Nov 2025 → www.wheatinitiative.org/opportunities
The Wheat Initiative offers free student registration and travel support for #IWC2026Bologna 🇮🇹
A great chance to network & share your science.
🗓️ Apply by 30 Nov 2025 → www.wheatinitiative.org/opportunities
November 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🌾Calling all young wheat researchers & students!
The Wheat Initiative offers free student registration and travel support for #IWC2026Bologna 🇮🇹
A great chance to network & share your science.
🗓️ Apply by 30 Nov 2025 → www.wheatinitiative.org/opportunities
The Wheat Initiative offers free student registration and travel support for #IWC2026Bologna 🇮🇹
A great chance to network & share your science.
🗓️ Apply by 30 Nov 2025 → www.wheatinitiative.org/opportunities
The speakers lineup for the 4th International Wheat Congress is shaping up beautifully - and the advanced registration deadline is fast approaching! 🌾
Join us for #IWC2026Bologna.
Register now: www.iwc2026.com/register/
Join us for #IWC2026Bologna.
Register now: www.iwc2026.com/register/
Register - iwc2026
25 – 29 May 2026 • Bologna, Italy An event by Patrons An event by Patrons Registration Registration for the 4th International Wheat Congress is now open. Please read the information below before you…
www.iwc2026.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:54 AM
The speakers lineup for the 4th International Wheat Congress is shaping up beautifully - and the advanced registration deadline is fast approaching! 🌾
Join us for #IWC2026Bologna.
Register now: www.iwc2026.com/register/
Join us for #IWC2026Bologna.
Register now: www.iwc2026.com/register/
Who will host the next chapter of global wheat science? 🌾
The Wheat Initiative invites Expressions of Interest to host #IWC2030, the 6th International Wheat Congress by the 12 Dec 2025
Be part of shaping the future of wheat research!
🔗https://buff.ly/2STsnfz
#WheatConnect #IWC2030
The Wheat Initiative invites Expressions of Interest to host #IWC2030, the 6th International Wheat Congress by the 12 Dec 2025
Be part of shaping the future of wheat research!
🔗https://buff.ly/2STsnfz
#WheatConnect #IWC2030
November 18, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Who will host the next chapter of global wheat science? 🌾
The Wheat Initiative invites Expressions of Interest to host #IWC2030, the 6th International Wheat Congress by the 12 Dec 2025
Be part of shaping the future of wheat research!
🔗https://buff.ly/2STsnfz
#WheatConnect #IWC2030
The Wheat Initiative invites Expressions of Interest to host #IWC2030, the 6th International Wheat Congress by the 12 Dec 2025
Be part of shaping the future of wheat research!
🔗https://buff.ly/2STsnfz
#WheatConnect #IWC2030
Join us on Thursday, 20 Nov 2025 for an online talk from Megan McDonald (University of Birmingham, UK) on “Jumping Genes and Pathogenic Schemes: the diverse roles that transposons play in pathogen evolution”.
www.wheatinitiative.org/new-events/m...
www.wheatinitiative.org/new-events/m...
November 17, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Join us on Thursday, 20 Nov 2025 for an online talk from Megan McDonald (University of Birmingham, UK) on “Jumping Genes and Pathogenic Schemes: the diverse roles that transposons play in pathogen evolution”.
www.wheatinitiative.org/new-events/m...
www.wheatinitiative.org/new-events/m...
This is interesting! The Chairs of our Expert Working Group on Wheat Phenotyping suggested this recently! Have a look here 👉 www.anaee.eu/news/anaee-t...
AnaEE TechUp webinar: Instrumentation for Atmospheric Particles + Monitoring of Solute Transport with Automated Soil-Water Sampler | AnaEE-ERIC
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November 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
This is interesting! The Chairs of our Expert Working Group on Wheat Phenotyping suggested this recently! Have a look here 👉 www.anaee.eu/news/anaee-t...
This may be intersting for some of you:
www.frontiersin.org/journals/pla...
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Frontiers | Growing hulled wheat and old bread wheat genotypes in non-marginal environments: agronomic, qualitative, and safety insights
Hulled wheats (einkorn, emmer, and spelt) and old genotypes of bread wheat (T. aestivum L. ssp. aestivum) have been attracting attention in plant breeding an...
www.frontiersin.org
November 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
This may be intersting for some of you:
www.frontiersin.org/journals/pla...
www.frontiersin.org/journals/pla...
🌾 Exciting news from the Wheat Initiative!
🎓 Free student registration + Travel Awards for Early Career Researchers to attend #IWC2026Bologna 🇮🇹
Don’t miss this opportunity — apply by 30 Nov 2025 👉 → ww.wheatinitiative.org/opportunities
🎓 Free student registration + Travel Awards for Early Career Researchers to attend #IWC2026Bologna 🇮🇹
Don’t miss this opportunity — apply by 30 Nov 2025 👉 → ww.wheatinitiative.org/opportunities
November 13, 2025 at 3:34 PM
🌾 Exciting news from the Wheat Initiative!
🎓 Free student registration + Travel Awards for Early Career Researchers to attend #IWC2026Bologna 🇮🇹
Don’t miss this opportunity — apply by 30 Nov 2025 👉 → ww.wheatinitiative.org/opportunities
🎓 Free student registration + Travel Awards for Early Career Researchers to attend #IWC2026Bologna 🇮🇹
Don’t miss this opportunity — apply by 30 Nov 2025 👉 → ww.wheatinitiative.org/opportunities
Save the date: 20 Nov 2025 at 17h. Megan McDonald will present: Jumping Genes and Pathogenic Schemes: the diverse roles that transposons play in pathogen evolution.
A must for the pathology community!
Info here: www.wheatinitiative.org/new-events/m...
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@ReemWheat.bsky.social
A must for the pathology community!
Info here: www.wheatinitiative.org/new-events/m...
@karchuntan.bsky.social
@ReemWheat.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Save the date: 20 Nov 2025 at 17h. Megan McDonald will present: Jumping Genes and Pathogenic Schemes: the diverse roles that transposons play in pathogen evolution.
A must for the pathology community!
Info here: www.wheatinitiative.org/new-events/m...
@karchuntan.bsky.social
@ReemWheat.bsky.social
A must for the pathology community!
Info here: www.wheatinitiative.org/new-events/m...
@karchuntan.bsky.social
@ReemWheat.bsky.social
🌾 Stay informed about the latest developments in global wheat research. Subscribe to the Wheat Initiative Newsletter for updates on scientific advances, collaborative projects, and upcoming events. Go to: wheatinitiative.org/news-1
#WheatResearch #WheatConnect
#WheatResearch #WheatConnect
We are happy to introduce our quarterly Wheat Initiative Newsletter — Wheat initiative
We are happy to introduce our quarterly Wheat Initiative Newsletter.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🌾 Stay informed about the latest developments in global wheat research. Subscribe to the Wheat Initiative Newsletter for updates on scientific advances, collaborative projects, and upcoming events. Go to: wheatinitiative.org/news-1
#WheatResearch #WheatConnect
#WheatResearch #WheatConnect
How is wheat blast expanding into Uruguay? 🌾
Find out in the latest webinar with Paula Silva INIA UY!
“Genomic and Pathogenic Insights into the Range Expansion of Wheat Blast into Uruguay”
www.wheatinitiative.org/ewg-pathogens
#WheatConnect
@karchuntan.bsky.social
@ReemWheat.bsky.social
Find out in the latest webinar with Paula Silva INIA UY!
“Genomic and Pathogenic Insights into the Range Expansion of Wheat Blast into Uruguay”
www.wheatinitiative.org/ewg-pathogens
#WheatConnect
@karchuntan.bsky.social
@ReemWheat.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 8:01 AM
How is wheat blast expanding into Uruguay? 🌾
Find out in the latest webinar with Paula Silva INIA UY!
“Genomic and Pathogenic Insights into the Range Expansion of Wheat Blast into Uruguay”
www.wheatinitiative.org/ewg-pathogens
#WheatConnect
@karchuntan.bsky.social
@ReemWheat.bsky.social
Find out in the latest webinar with Paula Silva INIA UY!
“Genomic and Pathogenic Insights into the Range Expansion of Wheat Blast into Uruguay”
www.wheatinitiative.org/ewg-pathogens
#WheatConnect
@karchuntan.bsky.social
@ReemWheat.bsky.social
Watch the recordings of the ONE HOUR NUE - the The Virtual Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE) Meeting! The next edition will be live soon.
www.wheatinitiative.org/ewg-nutrient
www.wheatinitiative.org/ewg-nutrient
EWG NUTRIENT — Wheat initiative
It will assess the current state of the art and compile available information. It will evaluate the potential of genetic versus agronomic solutions, assess the importance of interaction between…
www.wheatinitiative.org
November 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Watch the recordings of the ONE HOUR NUE - the The Virtual Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE) Meeting! The next edition will be live soon.
www.wheatinitiative.org/ewg-nutrient
www.wheatinitiative.org/ewg-nutrient
🌾 Exciting! Our Expert Working Group on Wheat Pathogens has made the latest webinar recording available: “Genomic and Pathogenic Insights into the Range Expansion of Wheat Blast into Uruguay” with PaulaSilva (INIA_UY)
👉 www.wheatinitiative.org/ewg-pathogens
#WheatConnect
@ReemWheat.bsky.social
👉 www.wheatinitiative.org/ewg-pathogens
#WheatConnect
@ReemWheat.bsky.social
EWG PATHOGENES — Wheat initiative
The Control of Wheat Pathogens EWG aims to bring together experts from the field of wheat research with an interest in minimising yield loss caused by microbial pathogens through open collaboration.…
www.wheatinitiative.org
November 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🌾 Exciting! Our Expert Working Group on Wheat Pathogens has made the latest webinar recording available: “Genomic and Pathogenic Insights into the Range Expansion of Wheat Blast into Uruguay” with PaulaSilva (INIA_UY)
👉 www.wheatinitiative.org/ewg-pathogens
#WheatConnect
@ReemWheat.bsky.social
👉 www.wheatinitiative.org/ewg-pathogens
#WheatConnect
@ReemWheat.bsky.social
🎓 PhD students this is for you! Join #IWC2026Bologna for free! Apply for the Wheat Initiative’s Free Student Registration by 30 Nov 2025 → www.wheatinitiative.org/iwc2026-wi-f...
#WheatConnect
#WheatConnect
#IWC2026 WI Free Student Registration (PhDs) — Wheat initiative
Thank you for your interest in the Wheat Initiative Free Student Registration to attend the IWC2026 in Bologna, Italy.
www.wheatinitiative.org
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🎓 PhD students this is for you! Join #IWC2026Bologna for free! Apply for the Wheat Initiative’s Free Student Registration by 30 Nov 2025 → www.wheatinitiative.org/iwc2026-wi-f...
#WheatConnect
#WheatConnect
✈️ Early Career Researchers apply now for IWC2026 Travel Awards (up to €999) to attend the 4th International Wheat Congress in Bologna, Italy! Deadline 30 Nov 2025 → www.wheatinitiative.org/iwc2026-wi-t...
#IWC2026Bologna 🇮🇹 #WheatConnect #ECR #PhD #IWC2024Perth
#IWC2026Bologna 🇮🇹 #WheatConnect #ECR #PhD #IWC2024Perth
#IWC2026 Wheat Initiative Travel Award (ECR) — Wheat initiative
Thank you for your interest in the Wheat Initiative Travel Awards for Early Career Researchers (WI Travel Awards for ECRs) to attend the 4th IWC in Bologna, Italy. The WI Travel Awards for ECRs are…
www.wheatinitiative.org
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
✈️ Early Career Researchers apply now for IWC2026 Travel Awards (up to €999) to attend the 4th International Wheat Congress in Bologna, Italy! Deadline 30 Nov 2025 → www.wheatinitiative.org/iwc2026-wi-t...
#IWC2026Bologna 🇮🇹 #WheatConnect #ECR #PhD #IWC2024Perth
#IWC2026Bologna 🇮🇹 #WheatConnect #ECR #PhD #IWC2024Perth