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planthealthscot.bsky.social @planthealthscot.bsky.social · Sep 2

Potatoes bred @hutton.ac.uk will help to battle major pest in Kenya 🥔🥔🥔

The James Hutton Institute @hutton.ac.uk · Aug 22

🥔 Hutton scientists from the National #Potato Innovation Centre (#NPIC), have introduced two new potato varieties to #Kenya.

🌱 Malaika & Glen combine local grower traits with resistance to devastating #PCN pests. Boosting yields & #FoodSecurity.

More: ow.ly/qGtY50WK4nI

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KWS Group @kwsgroup.bsky.social · Jul 28

✈️ Summer travel plans? Great! But maybe leave that cute cactus or mystery seed behind 🌵🛑 Bringing plants into the EU without a phytosanitary certificate can cause big plant health problems.
Read more from @plants4thefuture.bsky.social:

www.plantetp.eu/wp-content/u...

#PlantHealth #TravelTips

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planthealthscot.bsky.social @planthealthscot.bsky.social · Jul 24

📢Funding announcement, please share! Would you like to deliver a project analysing opportunities to improve plant health outcomes in Scotland arising from the planned whole country LiDAR mapping, including potential barriers to exploitation? bit.ly/3UtAViA #planthealth

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planthealthscot.bsky.social @planthealthscot.bsky.social · Jun 19

'Think before you pack and don't bring it back' 🧳⛱️

Come along to our event at the Royal Highland Show with @epicscotland.bsky.social on 20th June at 1pm

We will be showcasing our new animation 📽️

Talks from scientists @epicscotland.bsky.social @srucnews.bsky.social and @hutton.ac.uk

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Association of Applied Biologists @aabiologists.bsky.social · Jun 12

Great to hear from Ian Toth @planthealthscot.bsky.social discussing the importance of potatoes and their pests and pathogens. Part of @rsb.org.uk Plant Health Conference.
Sign up for access -> www.rsb.org.uk/events?event...

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planthealthscot.bsky.social @planthealthscot.bsky.social · May 13

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Plant Health Centre calls, projects and events with our latest #Newsletter

This issue we feature a blog from our partners at Lauriston Farm.

👀 bit.ly/3GPZLpn

Image of heather and wording Latest news letter out now

planthealthscot.bsky.social @planthealthscot.bsky.social · May 12

🎉Happy International Day of Plant Health 🌿🌿🌿

Scotland's Plant Health Centre protects plant health across #Agriculture, #Horticulture, #Forestry and the #Natural Environments

On this #PlantHealthDay find out about the work we do www.planthealthcentre.scot/projects

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IPSN @ipsn-bgci.bsky.social · May 8

#PlantHealthWeek: Boost collection biosecurity!🛡️🌱

Promote best practices and keep staff & visitors informed with FREE training, info & signage resources from @green-goddess.bsky.social at the TreeHealthCenter & IPSN

Raise biosecurity awareness & protect plants!
👉 www.bgci.org/ipsn-publica...

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · May 12

This #PlantHealthDay, why not watch Sarah Brunel's talk about the importance of plant health in #OneHealth?

During the talk, Sarah from the IPPC discussed global standards and strategies to mitigate the spread of plant pests and diseases.

Watch it here: youtu.be/PfQK8xsoync?...

#PlantHealthWeek

Plant Health Series | The importance of plant health in One Health | Sarah Brunel, IPPC

YouTube video by Royal Society of Biology

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Forestry - An Int. Journal of Forest Research @forestryoup.bsky.social · May 7

It's #PlantHealthWeek! Take a look at our recent articles on tree pathogens & health:

🌱Phytophthora diseases & tree nurseries (Valatin et al) doi.org/10.1093/fore...

🌿Ash dieback (Combes et al)
doi.org/10.1093/fore...

🦠Pathogens & diversification in forestry (Morton et al) doi.org/10.1093/fore...

Reducing disease risks to British forests: an exploration of costs and benefits of nursery best practices

Abstract. Trade-disseminated Phytophthora species are implicated in a recent upsurge of Phytophthora diseases in the UK and the establishment and spread of

doi.org

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · Mar 24

Climate change, a growing population and environmental challenges make safeguarding plant genetic resources essential for our #FutureOfFood.

Dive into our interactive photo essay and discover the state of these precious resources.

👉 fao.org/interactive/...

#PlantHealth

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · May 9

🌱Plants are life.

We depend on them for food, oxygen and so much more...

Protecting #PlantHealth is not optional.

Learn more 👉 buff.ly/O2AFGsl

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British Society of Plant Pathology @bspp.bsky.social · May 6

🌾 It’s #PlantHealthWeek! Think you’ve got what it takes to keep our plants healthy? Try our Plant Doctor quiz and prove it! 👩‍🔬🌿
💡 Learn, play, and celebrate plant health 👉 www.bspp.org.uk/plant-doctor...
#BSPP #PlantPathology #PlantsMatter

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planthealthscot.bsky.social @planthealthscot.bsky.social · May 5

🌷Happy National Plant Health Week 🌷

@planthealthscot.bsky.social are part of this national effort to ensure plant health is protected in Scotland

planthealthcentre.scot/news/nationa...

#PlantHealthWeek #Scotland #PlantHealth #Research

@thebotanics.bsky.social @forestresearchuk.bsky.social

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planthealthscot.bsky.social @planthealthscot.bsky.social · Apr 30

🌟Open call for plant health research 🌟

The Plant Health Centre has £50,000 available for 2 research projects on focused on plant health in Scotland

Apply now www.planthealthcentre.scot/call-for-pro...

@thebotanics.bsky.social @srucnews.bsky.social @forestresearchuk.bsky.social @hutton.ac.uk

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planthealthscot.bsky.social @planthealthscot.bsky.social · Mar 31

👉Great guidance from Coventry University, Growing Connections and the Tree Council. 🤓

From Seed to Sales, #Traceyourtrees 🌳🌱

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planthealthscot.bsky.social @planthealthscot.bsky.social · Mar 24

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Plant diverse tree species to spread risk in climate crisis, study says

Uncertainty over future of climate and economy points to ‘investment portfolio’ approach, study finds

www.theguardian.com

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · Mar 21

Looking for entertainment for the weekend? Listen to our podcast about a research project on the supply, suitability and sustainability of alternatives to peat for use in Scottish horticulture. www.climatexchange.org.uk/interview-ev...

New podcast episode: Evidence on peatlands for policymaking, with Dr Rosie Everett. Evidence for climate policy in Scotland podcast.

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planthealthscot.bsky.social @planthealthscot.bsky.social · Mar 24

Our Key Principles to ensure plants in Scotland stay healthy across all sectors including #horticulture #naturalenvironment #forestry and #agriculture @planthealthscot.bsky.social

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planthealthscot.bsky.social @planthealthscot.bsky.social · Mar 24

How exciting for the @planthealthscot.bsky.social to be on #Bluesky to connect with the #science community on #planthealth. Follow us to keep up to date on #planthealth research, events and project calls. 🌱🌷🌳

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