iPlantMicro Lab
@iplantmicro.bsky.social
Researching in plant-microbe interactions and environmental bioengineering, this site will serve as micro-blogging space to transmit our knowledge about plant-microbe biotechnology!
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🎄✨ Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from iPlantMicro Lab! 🌱🔬
Thanks to everyone we worked with this year — here’s to more growth, curiosity, and great science in the year ahead!
@itqbnova.bsky.social
Thanks to everyone we worked with this year — here’s to more growth, curiosity, and great science in the year ahead!
@itqbnova.bsky.social
December 24, 2025 at 9:54 AM
🎄✨ Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from iPlantMicro Lab! 🌱🔬
Thanks to everyone we worked with this year — here’s to more growth, curiosity, and great science in the year ahead!
@itqbnova.bsky.social
Thanks to everyone we worked with this year — here’s to more growth, curiosity, and great science in the year ahead!
@itqbnova.bsky.social
Today our students shared our work as part of @itqbnova’s communication strategy. Kusum and André are getting very good (and famous) in dissemination tasks of all kind!
@itqbnova.bsky.social
@itqbnova.bsky.social
December 18, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Today our students shared our work as part of @itqbnova’s communication strategy. Kusum and André are getting very good (and famous) in dissemination tasks of all kind!
@itqbnova.bsky.social
@itqbnova.bsky.social
Give me hand, please ⏩ Take two, or 12! End of the year, las rushing! @itqbnova.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Give me hand, please ⏩ Take two, or 12! End of the year, las rushing! @itqbnova.bsky.social
As part of #SaltShield project, we will implement a new bioformulation for our halophile strains using cork powder. Not only improving saline stress tolerance, but valorizing local products! @itqbnova.bsky.social
December 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
As part of #SaltShield project, we will implement a new bioformulation for our halophile strains using cork powder. Not only improving saline stress tolerance, but valorizing local products! @itqbnova.bsky.social
Best projects require the best people😎 @itqbnova.bsky.social
December 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Best projects require the best people😎 @itqbnova.bsky.social
After a very long year, turn to end the very last things, re-stock and clean the lab... Everything to face 2026 with the best! @itqbnova.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM
After a very long year, turn to end the very last things, re-stock and clean the lab... Everything to face 2026 with the best! @itqbnova.bsky.social
Three amazing young women defended their master’s theses this year—and they absolutely nailed it. ✨
Brilliant, funny, resilient… they turned stress into success and left the committee stunned.
Proud of our unstoppable trio! 🎓💛
@itqbnova.bsky.social
@istecnico.bsky.social
Brilliant, funny, resilient… they turned stress into success and left the committee stunned.
Proud of our unstoppable trio! 🎓💛
@itqbnova.bsky.social
@istecnico.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Three amazing young women defended their master’s theses this year—and they absolutely nailed it. ✨
Brilliant, funny, resilient… they turned stress into success and left the committee stunned.
Proud of our unstoppable trio! 🎓💛
@itqbnova.bsky.social
@istecnico.bsky.social
Brilliant, funny, resilient… they turned stress into success and left the committee stunned.
Proud of our unstoppable trio! 🎓💛
@itqbnova.bsky.social
@istecnico.bsky.social
Next round of metabarcoding analyses is coming! Effects of micro plastics in soil microbiota or the seed microbiome of quinoa and amaranthus will be unveiled soon! @itqbnova.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Next round of metabarcoding analyses is coming! Effects of micro plastics in soil microbiota or the seed microbiome of quinoa and amaranthus will be unveiled soon! @itqbnova.bsky.social
Today we hoste the visit of the students from ES Sebastião e Silva to show them some techniques we apply in our lab! André, Thomas, Daniel, Ahsen and Milli showed how cool is to be in a lab and tell them about the relevance of plant-microbe interactions! @itqbnova.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Today we hoste the visit of the students from ES Sebastião e Silva to show them some techniques we apply in our lab! André, Thomas, Daniel, Ahsen and Milli showed how cool is to be in a lab and tell them about the relevance of plant-microbe interactions! @itqbnova.bsky.social
The good ones, always come back! Please welcome João as part of our team! He's back as master student, developing a new tool to design SynComs improving or decision-taking about how to assemble more efficient consortia! So happy to have you here again 🎉 @itqbnova.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The good ones, always come back! Please welcome João as part of our team! He's back as master student, developing a new tool to design SynComs improving or decision-taking about how to assemble more efficient consortia! So happy to have you here again 🎉 @itqbnova.bsky.social
During the last 6th Plant Microbiome Symposium in Antequera, our student Milli outperformed! The work developed together with Daniel about the biostimulation of soil microbiota by algae extracts was captivating the audience of the event, great job! @microsos.bsky.social @itqbnova.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 10:26 AM
During the last 6th Plant Microbiome Symposium in Antequera, our student Milli outperformed! The work developed together with Daniel about the biostimulation of soil microbiota by algae extracts was captivating the audience of the event, great job! @microsos.bsky.social @itqbnova.bsky.social
From science talks to spontaneous laughter — the 6th Plant Microbiome Symposium gave us way more than great research updates! Somewhere between sessions, a new powerhouse (and comedy troupe?) of PIs was born for better future in the area! @itqbnova.bsky.social @microsos.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 11:01 AM
From science talks to spontaneous laughter — the 6th Plant Microbiome Symposium gave us way more than great research updates! Somewhere between sessions, a new powerhouse (and comedy troupe?) of PIs was born for better future in the area! @itqbnova.bsky.social @microsos.bsky.social
It may look like just an ordinary petri dish… but it’s actually a glimpse of hope! 🧫✨ These amazing bacteria have the power to break down pesticides in soil, helping us restore soil health and move toward a cleaner, more sustainable future. Tiny organisms, huge impact!
@itqbnova.bsky.social
@itqbnova.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 11:24 AM
It may look like just an ordinary petri dish… but it’s actually a glimpse of hope! 🧫✨ These amazing bacteria have the power to break down pesticides in soil, helping us restore soil health and move toward a cleaner, more sustainable future. Tiny organisms, huge impact!
@itqbnova.bsky.social
@itqbnova.bsky.social
In the dark we work, for a brighter and sustainable world! 🔬🧫 @itqbnova.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 10:46 AM
In the dark we work, for a brighter and sustainable world! 🔬🧫 @itqbnova.bsky.social
🆕 Our new paper is out in The ISME Journal!🌱🧬🦠 We uncover how epigenetic regulation drives chemical crosstalk between plants & microbes — key to sustainable agriculture. Proud collaboration with our friends of Dr. Mengcen Wang's lab @ZJU
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Epigenetic landscape underlying plant-microbiome chemical communication
Abstract. Chemical communication, a universal mode among the interactive members within dynamic plant-microbiome systems, fundamentally drives coevolutiona
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November 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
🆕 Our new paper is out in The ISME Journal!🌱🧬🦠 We uncover how epigenetic regulation drives chemical crosstalk between plants & microbes — key to sustainable agriculture. Proud collaboration with our friends of Dr. Mengcen Wang's lab @ZJU
@itqbnova.bsky.social
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As we did with modern lines, as we do for ancestors! We evaluate stress-induced exudates profiles for tomato ancestor along the life cycle. The initial results showed way more complex blends, so we aim to uncover the lost language to selectively recruit beneficial pals!🌱🦠🍅
@itqbnova.bsky.social
@itqbnova.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 9:44 AM
As we did with modern lines, as we do for ancestors! We evaluate stress-induced exudates profiles for tomato ancestor along the life cycle. The initial results showed way more complex blends, so we aim to uncover the lost language to selectively recruit beneficial pals!🌱🦠🍅
@itqbnova.bsky.social
@itqbnova.bsky.social
Months of dedication, discovery, and algae-powered breakthroughs 🌿💪
Our Master’s students just defended their theses — exploring how natural extracts can boost soil life and resilience.
Huge congratulations to our new graduates! 🎓👏
@itqbnova.bsky.social
@istecnico.bsky.social
Our Master’s students just defended their theses — exploring how natural extracts can boost soil life and resilience.
Huge congratulations to our new graduates! 🎓👏
@itqbnova.bsky.social
@istecnico.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Months of dedication, discovery, and algae-powered breakthroughs 🌿💪
Our Master’s students just defended their theses — exploring how natural extracts can boost soil life and resilience.
Huge congratulations to our new graduates! 🎓👏
@itqbnova.bsky.social
@istecnico.bsky.social
Our Master’s students just defended their theses — exploring how natural extracts can boost soil life and resilience.
Huge congratulations to our new graduates! 🎓👏
@itqbnova.bsky.social
@istecnico.bsky.social
📢 For those who missed the sixth WG2 webinar or those who want to watch it again! Here is the fabulous talk by Professor Andrea Genre (University of Turin):
youtu.be/1isYYFOSQc4
#rootbenefit #webinar #mycorrhiza
youtu.be/1isYYFOSQc4
#rootbenefit #webinar #mycorrhiza
Sixth Webinar Root-Benefit COST ACTION WG2 (Part 1): Prof. Andrea Genre (University of Turin)
YouTube video by Root-Benefit European COST ACTION
youtu.be
November 3, 2025 at 9:42 AM
📢 For those who missed the sixth WG2 webinar or those who want to watch it again! Here is the fabulous talk by Professor Andrea Genre (University of Turin):
youtu.be/1isYYFOSQc4
#rootbenefit #webinar #mycorrhiza
youtu.be/1isYYFOSQc4
#rootbenefit #webinar #mycorrhiza
🎃 Our lab turned spooky…but the microbes are serious! We’re investigating the ghost-stories of the soil: how plants call in microbes to protect them from stress.
This Halloween, a shout-out to the tiny helpers making crops stronger, soils smarter, and the future greener 🦠🌱
@itqbnova.bsky.social
This Halloween, a shout-out to the tiny helpers making crops stronger, soils smarter, and the future greener 🦠🌱
@itqbnova.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 5:27 PM
🎃 Our lab turned spooky…but the microbes are serious! We’re investigating the ghost-stories of the soil: how plants call in microbes to protect them from stress.
This Halloween, a shout-out to the tiny helpers making crops stronger, soils smarter, and the future greener 🦠🌱
@itqbnova.bsky.social
This Halloween, a shout-out to the tiny helpers making crops stronger, soils smarter, and the future greener 🦠🌱
@itqbnova.bsky.social
Great experience at #Microbioma2025 in Córdoba 🌿
Presented our work on seed microbiota and how these microbial partners influence plant health from the start.
Many thanks to the organizing team for an inspiring and perfectly run event! 👏
@itqbnova.bsky.social
Presented our work on seed microbiota and how these microbial partners influence plant health from the start.
Many thanks to the organizing team for an inspiring and perfectly run event! 👏
@itqbnova.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Great experience at #Microbioma2025 in Córdoba 🌿
Presented our work on seed microbiota and how these microbial partners influence plant health from the start.
Many thanks to the organizing team for an inspiring and perfectly run event! 👏
@itqbnova.bsky.social
Presented our work on seed microbiota and how these microbial partners influence plant health from the start.
Many thanks to the organizing team for an inspiring and perfectly run event! 👏
@itqbnova.bsky.social
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Queridos socios, el próximo viernes 14 de noviembre a las 9:30h tendrá lugar nuestra próxima Asamblea General Ordinaria, que realizaremos de manera virtual en esta edición 2025. Los detalles de conexión y agenda se han enviado por correo. ¡Os esperamos a tod@s!
📅14 Nov 📷9:30am
📅14 Nov 📷9:30am
October 23, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Queridos socios, el próximo viernes 14 de noviembre a las 9:30h tendrá lugar nuestra próxima Asamblea General Ordinaria, que realizaremos de manera virtual en esta edición 2025. Los detalles de conexión y agenda se han enviado por correo. ¡Os esperamos a tod@s!
📅14 Nov 📷9:30am
📅14 Nov 📷9:30am
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📢 It is tomorrow!!!
The first webinar in our second WG2 series!!
We will have the pleasure of having two excellent speakers:
- Prof. Andrea Genre (University of Turin, Italy).
- Dr. Olga Lastovetsky (University College Dublin, Ireland)
#costaction
conectava.csic.es/B/raf-k1s-mp...
The first webinar in our second WG2 series!!
We will have the pleasure of having two excellent speakers:
- Prof. Andrea Genre (University of Turin, Italy).
- Dr. Olga Lastovetsky (University College Dublin, Ireland)
#costaction
conectava.csic.es/B/raf-k1s-mp...
October 23, 2025 at 11:11 AM
📢 It is tomorrow!!!
The first webinar in our second WG2 series!!
We will have the pleasure of having two excellent speakers:
- Prof. Andrea Genre (University of Turin, Italy).
- Dr. Olga Lastovetsky (University College Dublin, Ireland)
#costaction
conectava.csic.es/B/raf-k1s-mp...
The first webinar in our second WG2 series!!
We will have the pleasure of having two excellent speakers:
- Prof. Andrea Genre (University of Turin, Italy).
- Dr. Olga Lastovetsky (University College Dublin, Ireland)
#costaction
conectava.csic.es/B/raf-k1s-mp...
Today, during anual GREEN-IT meeting at @itqbnova.bsky.social, I shared my experience and project I prepared for ERC. It's a good moment to shout out my lab team, that finally performed awesome to help me in this trip. So really appreciate you guys!
October 21, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Today, during anual GREEN-IT meeting at @itqbnova.bsky.social, I shared my experience and project I prepared for ERC. It's a good moment to shout out my lab team, that finally performed awesome to help me in this trip. So really appreciate you guys!
We are very happy to welcome and host Thomas Sousa, PhD student from Federal University of Ceará, Brazil! He's going to train in hands-on experience our protocols and techniques in plant-microbe interactions as part of his international internship program, welcome Thomas! @itqbnova.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 1:26 PM
We are very happy to welcome and host Thomas Sousa, PhD student from Federal University of Ceará, Brazil! He's going to train in hands-on experience our protocols and techniques in plant-microbe interactions as part of his international internship program, welcome Thomas! @itqbnova.bsky.social
Today we're happy to host Santiago from PunaBio! He will expertise how to prepare the formulation we have been developing for extremophile microorganisms. Welcome Santi! @itqbnova.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Today we're happy to host Santiago from PunaBio! He will expertise how to prepare the formulation we have been developing for extremophile microorganisms. Welcome Santi! @itqbnova.bsky.social