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PlantEcoHutton @plantecohutton.bsky.social · 8d

George has had his first paper published Journal of Plant Breeding and Crop Science. Well done George! 🌾
academicjournals.org/journal/JPBC...

Academic Journals - Journal of Plant Breeding and Crop Science - uganda’s barley value chain: opportunities, challenges, and strategic solutions

Thirty-five years after barley's introduction to Uganda, its largely brewery-based value chain continues to face several challenges. An underdeveloped seed system, poor agronomic and post-harvest ...

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PlantEcoHutton @plantecohutton.bsky.social · 12d

Molly and Susan have been involved in some site visit and sampling trips to the borders for the Diagman project, funded by Diageo to look at impacts of green manure on soil health indicators

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PlantEcoHutton @plantecohutton.bsky.social · 21d

Lia & Gwen had a great time at the annual Gatsby Network meeting at Oxford last week. Excellent to network & discuss projects with some of the brightest in the field, providing valuable new perspectives & ideas. It was also great to introduce Gwen to the Gatsby network & members!

PlantEcoHutton @plantecohutton.bsky.social · Sep 3

Cristina’s latest paper from her PhD is now published:
Can Increased Cover Crop Diversity Increase Root-Soil Binding and Reduce Soil Loss During Overland Flow?
Well done @crismcbride.bsky.social 🌿
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Can Increased Cover Crop Diversity Increase Root-Soil Binding and Reduce Soil Loss During Overland Flow?

Although cover crops can potentially improve on-farm soil and water management to reduce erosion, their ability to bind soil and whether multi-species…

www.sciencedirect.com

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PlantEcoHutton @plantecohutton.bsky.social · Aug 26

Yesterday, Molly assisted with the harvest of the
@Root2Res
WP4 faba bean trials 🌱🫘
Thanks to the Hutton farm team for making it happen!

PlantEcoHutton @plantecohutton.bsky.social · Aug 26

The team have been out at Balgonie all week doing the post-harvest sampling for the Agregen project funded by Diageo. This will help assess the impacts of regenerative practices on soil health. 🌱🌾

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PlantEcoHutton @plantecohutton.bsky.social · Aug 26

We’re in full reporting mode for EU projects at the moment, RADIANT, which comes to and end in August, and Root2Res and COUSIN which are reporting at 36 and 18 months, respectively.

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PlantEcoHutton @plantecohutton.bsky.social · Aug 15

Going along to the Dram Good Whisky Festival this weekend held at Arbikie Distillery this weekend, hope to see you there ! 🥃
www.highlandryewhisky.com/products/a-d...

A Dram Good Whisky Festival 2025

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PlantEcoHutton @plantecohutton.bsky.social · Aug 15

The Scottish Government ENRA Research strategy forming the basis for research funding in Scotland 2027-2032 is out for public consultation, please follow the link to have your say
www.gov.scot/publications...

Consultation on 2027-32 Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) Research Strategy

A draft strategy for the Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) Research Programme from 2027-32 is available for public consultation. The programme covers a broad range of issues critic...

www.gov.scot

PlantEcoHutton @plantecohutton.bsky.social · Aug 15

Zoe passed her transfer report this week, well done!

PlantEcoHutton @plantecohutton.bsky.social · Aug 5

Lawrie and Tim showcased Bere barley at the Rare Food Fair event in Porto which was organised by the H2020 RADIANT project. This citizen-orientated event was designed to promote traditional and cultural heritage using Underutilised Crops 🌾

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PlantEcoHutton @plantecohutton.bsky.social · Aug 5

📰 The first @COUSIN_project newsletter is out!
Catch up on the latest updates, insights, and events
👉 cousinproject.eu?mailpoet_rou...

newsletter 1/2025

cousinproject.eu

PlantEcoHutton @plantecohutton.bsky.social · Jul 17

We are preparing for a trip to Porto to join the RADIANT final AGM, the Rare Food Fair and the #IPNC conference. Looking forward to a busy week with friends and colleagues in Porto.
ipnc2025.org

IPNC 2025

We are absolutely thrilled to host the premier event in the Plant Nutrition field—the International Plant Nutrition Colloquium (IPNC)! On behalf of the council members and the local organizing committ...

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PlantEcoHutton @plantecohutton.bsky.social · Jul 16

Tim is giving a keynote talk this week at the British Mycological Society AGM held at Royal Hollloway, University of London. 🍄
www.britmycolsoc.org.uk

Home: British Mycological Society

The British Mycological Society is a Registered Charity open to all who are interested in supporting, promoting and learning about the exciting world of fungi.

www.britmycolsoc.org.uk

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PlantEcoHutton @plantecohutton.bsky.social · Jul 11

Insightful BBC World Service documentary featuring colleagues from ICARDA in Morocco, exploring the challenges of dryland agriculture and climate resilience.

🎧 Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

The Documentary - The ark of the dry lands - BBC Sounds

How a seed bank in Morocco is protecting around 150,000 different seed-types

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PlantEcoHutton @plantecohutton.bsky.social · Jul 11

Cristina's revisions to her thesis have been accepted, so she has now officially been awarded her PhD. Congratulations @crismcbride.bsky.social 🎉🌾

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PlantEcoHutton @plantecohutton.bsky.social · Jul 11

Tim was included in Research.com's ranking of world leading scientists and named a 2024 Top Scholar by ScholarGPS.

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PlantEcoHutton @plantecohutton.bsky.social · Jul 11

1. barleyhub.org/ibh-seminar-...
2.https://barleyhub.org/ibh-seminar-unlocking-the-hidden-half-opportunities-for-genome-editing-and-machine-learning-to-improve-root-architecture-in-barley/
3. barleyhub.org/ibh-seminar-...

IBH Seminar | Digging deeper: Identifying root genes to harness stress resilience in barley - Barley Hub

IBH 2025 series of seminars: “Genetic and environmental regulation of root angle in cereal crops” presented by Dr. Rahul Bhosale.

barleyhub.org

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PlantEcoHutton @plantecohutton.bsky.social · Jul 11

🌱 Catch up on 4 recent IBH Root-related seminars featuring research from:

1. Dr. Riccardo Fusi – U. of Nottingham
2. Prof. Lee Hickey – U. of Queensland
3. Dr. Rahul Bhosale – U. of Nottingham

@intbarleyhub.bsky.social
@hutton.ac.uk

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PlantEcoHutton @plantecohutton.bsky.social · Jul 10

We held the @Root2Res midterm meeting online and heard some updates on the research, communication and dissemination of the project , if you missed it there is a recording available to members of the consortium.

PlantEcoHutton @plantecohutton.bsky.social · Jul 4

See the latest ISRR Newsletter here to see what’s going on in the world of root research
www.rootresearch.org/s/Welcome-to...

www.rootresearch.org

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PlantEcoHutton @plantecohutton.bsky.social · Jul 4

The future of EU science funding is uncertain. A united voice is needed to protect research & innovation in Europe.

📢 Sign the open letter & show your support:
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Open Letter of scientists and entrepreneurs regarding MFF and FP10

June 10, 2025 After the presentation of the European Competitiveness Fund, there has been much uncertainty regarding the positioning and funding for Research and Innovation in the next European Multia...

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PlantEcoHutton @plantecohutton.bsky.social · Jul 4

Chiara Campoli has been working with Paula Pongrac in Slovenia at the Synchrotron to look at the distribution Mn in the leaf blades of Bere barley crosses to try and understand the unique abilities of Bere to cope with Mn deficiency
f2.ijs.si/en/news/2025...

New Trans National Access (TNA) to our Beam within ReMade@ARI Project - News

JSI - Department of Low and Medium Energy Physics (F2)

f2.ijs.si

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PlantEcoHutton @plantecohutton.bsky.social · Jul 4

Following on from the #Rhizosphere6 conference in Edinburgh the other week there are opportunities to publish your research in special issues in Frontiers in Soil Science, Plant and Soil and European Journal of Soil Science
www.rhizo6.org/special-issues

Rhizosphere 6 - Rooting for Earth - Special Issues

We are pleased to announce three special issue topics to publish work featured at Rhizosphere 6! Further details to follow.

www.rhizo6.org

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PlantEcoHutton @plantecohutton.bsky.social · Jul 4

A big thank you to Cassie, who finishes up with us this today after spending the last few months supporting the @Root2Res bean shovelomics work. It’s been great having her on the team.🫘🌱

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