Root2Res joins BarleyMicrobreed to host a joint session at the Rizosphere 6 Conference 2025

Root2Res joins BarleyMicrobreed to host a joint session at the Rizosphere 6 Conference 2025

Root2Res and BarleyMicrobreed are hosting a joint session at the upcoming Rhizosphere 6 conference held in Edinburgh on 16th-19th June.

The session is entitled “Manipulating the rhizosphere with crop genetics” and will featured a keynote presentation given by our sister project coordinator Mette Vestergaard from Aarhus University. It will also include seven oral presentations, with contributions from both Root2Res and BarleyMicrobreed.

In addition, the session will showcase 20 poster presentations highlighting further research and insights.

Registration is still open. Read more about the conference here.

Get to know our speakers

Discover the participants of this session, their backgrounds, and innovative research down below:

Menghui Dong
Lionel Dupuy
Mette Vestergård
  • Head of Section for Plant Pathology and Microbiology, Aarhus University
    As keynote speaker for the session, Mette will present insights into manipulating the rhizosphere through crop genetics.
    Check her abstract here
Tim George

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We’re excited to release the second episode of the Root2Res Podcast, where we take a closer look at two key concepts in plant breeding: root ideotypes and plasticity. These terms are sometimes seen as contradictory, but in this episode, we explore how they can work together to create more resilient and adaptive crops in the face of climate change.

In this episode, our guests Doris Vetterlein from the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research, Germany and Pete Berry from ADAS, UK join Laura Kemper, from the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture, to discuss what ideotypes are and how they function in specific environments.

They also dive into the concept of plasticity, a key mechanism that allows plants to adapt to changing conditions. The conversation unpacks the challenges of breeding for resilience in an unpredictable climate.

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If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your network and subscribe to hear more from the Root2Resilience project. If you have questions, comments, or topic suggestions, feel free to reach out to us via email – we’d love to hear from you.

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We’re excited to release the second episode of the Root2Res Podcast, where we take a closer look at two key concepts in plant...

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Further Resources

To support this episode, we’ve gathered key materials to help you explore these concepts in depth:

Introducing the Root2Res Podcast: Root Phenotyping and Genetic Improvement for a Resilient Future

Introducing the Root2Res Podcast: Root Phenotyping and Genetic Improvement for a Resilient Future

The Root2Res podcast kicks off by diving into the heart of the project’s mission: enhancing crop resilience through innovative root system research.

In this introductory episode, project coordinators Jean-Pierre Cohan and Timothy George share how the Root2Res initiative came to life, how the consortium was formed, and what drives this ambitious effort. They walk through the project’s core objectives, planned activities, and the significance of this work in addressing climate challenges.

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Future episodes will take a deeper dive into the concepts and methods developed within Root2Res. presented in an accessible way for researchers, breeders, and anyone interested in sustainable agriculture.

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Root2Res will be participating in Rhizosphere 6 Rooting for Earth, taking place from June 16–19, 2025, in Edinburgh. This international conference, organized by the University of Edinburgh, will bring together researchers from around the world to discuss the latest advancements in the field of rhizosphere. The event will serve as a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and will highlight the role of rhizosphere research in addressing global challenges.

The conference program is structured around three key themes: Agriculture, Biodiversity, and Climate. Each session will integrate two of these themes, fostering comprehensive discussions on plant-soil interactions in the context of environmental change. This interdisciplinary approach will promote collaboration and provide insights into the interconnected challenges of agriculture and ecosystem sustainability.

Several Root2Res partners will contribute to the conference:

Additionally, Root2Res will co-host a joint session with our sister project Barley MicroBreed, titled Manipulating the Rhizosphere with Crop Genetics, led by Mette Vestergaard (Aarhus University, Denmark).

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Early bird registration for Rhizosphere 6 is open until March 31, 2025. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this groundbreaking event. Attendees are encouraged to register before the deadline to take advantage of discounted rates. Join us in Edinburgh for an inspiring exchange of ideas, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of how rhizosphere research can address challenges in agriculture, biodiversity, and climate. 

Root2Res Midterm Symposium Presentations Now Available

Root2Res Midterm Symposium Presentations Now Available

We are pleased to announce that the presentations from the Root2Res Midterm Symposium, held at the Congress of the European Society for Agronomy (ESA) in Rennes on August 29, 2024, are now available for viewing.

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During this event, Root2Res showcased four presentations focused on the development of climate-resilient crop systems through innovative root traits. These insightful sessions covered key aspects of the Root2Res project:

  • Introduction: an overview of Root2Res project.
  • Ideotypes Definition and Testing, by Christina Baxter (ADAS, UK).
  • Plasticity of Traits and Its Use to Study the Rhizosphere, by Jean-Pierre Cohan (ARIVALIS, Coordinator of Root2Res).
  • Root Phenotyping Toolbox for More Resilient Crops, by Katia Beauchêne (ARIVALIS)

You can now find these presentations on our Zenodo Community or you can simply access Zenodo through our Knowledge Center page.

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