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Association of Applied Biologists @aabiologists.bsky.social · 2d

值此中秋佳节之际，AAB向各位中国会员致以诚挚的祝福！祝大家节日愉快，阖家幸福！

On the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) extends our sincere greetings to all our members. Wishing you a joyful holiday and lasting happiness with your families!

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Association of Applied Biologists @aabiologists.bsky.social · 5d

"Quantitative Approaches to Cellular Aspects of Plant Ion Homeostasis"

💻Webinar
October 16th, 3pm BST

Find out more: tinyurl.com/5b62djvb

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Association of Applied Biologists @aabiologists.bsky.social · 5d

Our next webinar is all 'aabout' Plant Health!

🌱 Join us on Tuesday 14th October, 1pm BST, as we explore technologies for crop disease surveillance & the impact of agronomic practice on plant health.

Register for free: buff.ly/DqzteMg

#plantscience

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Association of Applied Biologists @aabiologists.bsky.social · 6d

🚨 Final chance to present at 'Resource Efficiency in Horticulture' on 6 November!

Abstract submission closes tomorrow!

Join us 👉 cvent.me/DMwPzZ

#plantscience #horticulture

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Association of Applied Biologists @aabiologists.bsky.social · 7d

Our October newsletter is out today! Featuring..
🌟 Meeting highlights from our early career awardees
📆 Upcoming events in the AAB community
👋 Welcome to our new EiC @annalsapplbio.bsky.social

Read it now: buff.ly/C1k2ymU

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Association of Applied Biologists @aabiologists.bsky.social · 8d

Final chance to present at Resource Efficiency in Horticulture this November!

🍎 Abstract submission closes Friday 🍎

Association of Applied Biologists @aabiologists.bsky.social · 15d

Do you work on...
🌿 Pre/post-harvest efficiency
🌦️ Water, energy & labour-saving strategies
♻️ Circularity & climate-smart practices ?

👉 Join us at 'Resource Efficiency in Horticulture' on 6th November

Submit your abstract by 3rd October!
🔗 cvent.me/DMwPzZ

#plantscience #horticulture

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Nicholas Provart @bar-plantbio.bsky.social · 12d

See link for a Multinational Arabidopsis Steering Committee (MASC) effort that aims to provide support for colleagues who have had their funding cut for reasons outside their control, e.g. recently in Argentina and the USA. Please share widely and email Thorsten Hamann! tinyurl.com/MASC-Support...

tinyurl.com

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Association of Applied Biologists @aabiologists.bsky.social · 13d

It's not yet time for goodbye... but massive thanks to Ricardo for steering Annals so well in his time as EiC, we've been so lucky to have his expertise & guidance!

Annals of Applied Biology @annalsapplbio.bsky.social · 13d

Our outgoing Editor-in-Chief Ricardo Azevedo reflects on his time at Annals in his final editorial:
doi.org/10.1111/aab....

Thank you Ricardo 👏 We've been honoured to have you as our EiC!

Association of Applied Biologists @aabiologists.bsky.social · 14d

Just one week left to submit an abstract for #IAPA26

🚜 Researchers, advisors, manufacturers, practitioners and regulators: join us in beautiful Sardinia next January for the biennial 'International Advances in Pesticide Application'

Register now: cvent.me/kv2xkO

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Association of Applied Biologists @aabiologists.bsky.social · 15d

Do you work on...
🌿 Pre/post-harvest efficiency
🌦️ Water, energy & labour-saving strategies
♻️ Circularity & climate-smart practices ?

👉 Join us at 'Resource Efficiency in Horticulture' on 6th November

Submit your abstract by 3rd October!
🔗 cvent.me/DMwPzZ

#plantscience #horticulture

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The Tree Council @thetreecouncil.bsky.social · 20d

Last week, The Tree Council was pleased to participate in the Association of Applied Biologists’ “Creating Canopies” conference in Carlisle. The 2025 theme, ‘resilience ’, aligns closely with our ongoing work across the diverse landscape of Trees Outside Woodland (TOW).

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · 26d

If you're a plant health professional, don't miss our #PlantHealth visit to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RGBE) @thebotanics.bsky.social on Thurs 16 Oct!

The event will feature expert speakers and offer guided tours of RBGE.

Book your place: my.rsb.org.uk/item.php?eve...

#BiologyWeek

Lily pads on a green background. Text says Biology Week, plant health visit to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, 16 October 2025, 10:30-16:00

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Association of Applied Biologists @aabiologists.bsky.social · 21d

Nice to be at a tribute evening for Mark Downs who is leaving @rsb.org.uk after 15+ years, overseeing the ‘Royal’ designation.

With now 25K members he leaves the Society in a very good place.

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Agricology @agricology.bsky.social · 23d

🪱🌱Roots to Regenerative Agriculture conference: Bursaries available!

Financial support is available for anyone working in a farm setting to attend the @aabiologists.bsky.social 'Roots to Regenerative Agriculture' conference.

Read more/ apply: agricology.co.uk/roots-to-reg...

Roots to Regenerative Agriculture conference: Farmer bursaries now available - Agricology

Apply by the 17th October for financial support to attend the Roots to Regenerative Agriculture conference in Leeds.

agricology.co.uk

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Jane Langdale 🌱 🌾 @janelangdale.bsky.social · 23d

Come and join us in our new home - great colleagues and brand new facilities

Oxford Biology @biology.ox.ac.uk · 23d

Oxford Biology is growing 📢

We’re appointing 3 Associate Professors in:
🌱 Plant Sciences
🦉 Animal Behaviour
🔬 Molecular Cell Biology

3 fields. 3 opportunities. One new home for Oxford Biology.

Learn more 👉 bit.ly/41S2Tc7
Apply now 👉 bit.ly/488CNW3

Photo showing the inside atrium of the new Life and Mind Building

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Association of Applied Biologists @aabiologists.bsky.social · 23d

Don't miss out on your chance to present at IPPM2025 -'Advances in Integrated Pest & Pathogen Management'

🚨Abstract submission closes today!

Join us 🔗 cvent.me/ER78Wy

#cropprotection #plantscience #plantpathology #sustainableagriculture #IPM

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Association of Applied Biologists @aabiologists.bsky.social · 26d

Creating Canopies II - class of 2025...

Continuous Cover Forestry in action at Coombs Wood 💪

Thanks to everyone who joined us in Carlisle & online!

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EPPO @epponews.bsky.social · 26d

⏰ DEADLINE EXTENDED for the EPPO Jens-Georg Unger Fellowship - we have extended the deadline for the Fellowship by one month - apply now!

👉 Plant health professionals from EPPO member countries can apply here shorturl.at/jHRKd

⌚ New deadline OCTOBER 15th!

deadline for the EPPO Jens-Georg Unger Fellowship extended

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Association of Applied Biologists @aabiologists.bsky.social · 26d

Abstract submission closes today!

🌱 Don't miss out on your chance to present at Roots to RegenAg

#regenerativeagriculture #sustainableagriculture #plantscience #soilhealth #rhizosphere #microbiology

Association of Applied Biologists @aabiologists.bsky.social · 28d

Just a few days left to submit an abstract for Roots to RegenAg ✨

Connecting science & farming, join us whatever your background!

🌱 Root-Soil Interactions
🧪 Soil Health & Biodiversity
🚜 RegenAg Practices
🧑‍🌾 Nutrient Management
🪱 Policy & uptake

Deadline Friday 12 Sept 👉 buff.ly/9XnN8Q8

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Association of Applied Biologists @aabiologists.bsky.social · 27d

D2 morning includes trees from the urban environment in Toronto and then plenty about Ash!
👏 Well done Scarlet Maguire for a great first conference talk!
#AABCreatingCanopies

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Journal of Experimental Botany @jxbotany.bsky.social · 28d

🚨 Applications are open for the 2026 JXB Editorial Internships! 🚨

🌱 Designed for ECRs, you will gain behind-the-scenes publishing experience, write commentary pieces & join the JXB Editorial Board meeting next year 👩‍💻✈️

Deadline: 30 Sept 2025

👉 bit.ly/jxbinterns

#PlantScience 🧪

JXB EDITORIAL
INTERNSHIPS 2026
Who is this for?
• Early career researchers (2-8 yrs postgrad/postdoc experience)
What will you do?
• Assess submitted manuscripts (with editorial mentorship)
• Write commentary articles for publication in JXB
• (Optional) Join JXB's social media activities
Benefits for you:
• Gain editorial & publishing experience
• Career development as a researcher
• Free SEB membership (1 year)
• Invitation to JXB's Editorial Board meeting in 2026
Apply by 30th September 2025
bit.ly/jxbinterns

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Association of Applied Biologists @aabiologists.bsky.social · 27d

Fantastic D1 #AABCreatingCanopies with great talks, stimulating discussion and a successful (dry) forest walk!

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Association of Applied Biologists @aabiologists.bsky.social · 28d

Just a few days left to submit an abstract for Roots to RegenAg ✨

Connecting science & farming, join us whatever your background!

🌱 Root-Soil Interactions
🧪 Soil Health & Biodiversity
🚜 RegenAg Practices
🧑‍🌾 Nutrient Management
🪱 Policy & uptake

Deadline Friday 12 Sept 👉 buff.ly/9XnN8Q8

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Association of Applied Biologists @aabiologists.bsky.social · 28d

The AAB Applied Tree and Forest Biology group is hosting ‘Creating Canopies II’ at the grand Crown and Mitre hotel in Carlisle. 🌳
Kicking off w Chris Quine and Ruth Mitchell #AABCreatingCanopies

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Association of Applied Biologists @aabiologists.bsky.social · 29d

Day 1 of #PPATH2025 ending on a strong note (🧀) with a great poster session followed by a fascinating talk on fungal sex for cheese making (complete with tasting samples!!) from Paul Dyer @uniofnottingham.bsky.social