A premiere at #ATB! 🚀 @seed-con.bsky.social, the 1st global conference on the seed microbiome, was a resounding success. Over 140 researchers from 21 countries attended. The consensus: the microbiome is the key to more resilient plants and sustainable agriculture. #Research #Bioeconomy #SeedCon2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Potsdam at the first international conference dedicated to the seed microbiome and microbial inheritance. What started as a conference already feels like the beginning of a scientific framework and a strong community. #SeedCon2026 @seed-con.bsky.social

New paper is out We show that seed bacteria come via both reproductive tissues and the plant’s vascular pathways, but nearly 50% of the seed microbiome traces to unknown sources. Big thanks to @aabdelfattah.bsky.social for the great dataset 🍎🦠 More here: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Multiple origins of the apple seed microbiome: disentangling sexual and asexual transmission pathways - Environmental Microbiome

Background The seed microbiome plays a key role in the assembly of the plant microbiome, which has major impacts on plant health. Nonetheless, little is known about the origin of the seed microbiome. ...

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Final reminder: Applications for the #Seedcon2026 Travel Awards close on April 30. These awards, kindly supported by the International Society for Seed Science (ISSS). Apply now: seedcon.org/awards Our thanks to the ISSS for making this support possible. #SeedScience #PlantScience #Microbiome

Working on seeds, flowers, or plant reproductive microbiomes? Then you should be at SeedCon 2026. 🗓 Abstract deadline: April 1, 2026 🌐 seedcon.org #SeedCon2026 @seed-con.bsky.social @leibnizatb.bsky.social

SeedCon 2026: Conference Event Page

SeedCon is the first International Conference On Seed Microbiome And Microbial Inheritance At ATB Potsdam, May 5–7, 2026. Dedicated To Advancing Research On The Seed Microbiome And Microbial Inheritan...

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🚨 Don’t forget to submit your abstract to #SeedCon2026 Deadline: April 1 — only two weeks left! Submit easily at seedcon.org Important: April 1 is also the deadline for regular registration. Late registration starts on April 2.

SeedCon 2026: Conference Event Page

SeedCon is the first International Conference On Seed Microbiome And Microbial Inheritance At ATB Potsdam, May 5–7, 2026. Dedicated To Advancing Research On The Seed Microbiome And Microbial Inheritan...

seedcon.org

SeedCon2026@seed-con.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Submission of Abstracts ends in 2 weeks!🌱 Time is running out to join the conversation at SeedCon 2026 Submit your abstract by the deadline to be part of the program! May 5-7, 2026 | ATB Potsdam, Germany Details: seedcon.org #SeedCon2026 #PlantScience #Microbiology #Botany

We are thrilled to announce Professor Gerhard Leubner as an invited speaker for #SeedCon2026. It is a privilege to have such a distinguished scientist to discuss the true science of growth. Join us: seedcon.org #SeedCon #AgTech #Science #GerhardLeubner

Excited to announce that SeedForward is a Gold Sponsor of SeedCon 2026! Grateful for their top-tier support in advancing plant and microbiome research. 🌿 📅 May 5–7, 2026 📍 Potsdam, Germany 👉https://seedcon.org/ #SeedCon2026 #SeedMicrobiome #PlantScience #AgTech #Sustainability #GoldSponsor

We’re thrilled to welcome @incavirus.bsky.social to #SeedCon2026! 🌿 From PhD work at IBMP to the Gregor Mendel Institute, Marco now leads his own lab at @mpi-mp-potsdam.bsky.social. He’ll be sharing his research on antiviral immunity in plant stem cells and germlines! seedcon.org #SeedCon #Virology

Time flies!!! Submit your abstract to SeedCon2026 until April 1st 👇

SeedCon2026@seed-con.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Don’t forget to submit your abstract for SeedCon 2026! The submission deadline is April 1st. SeedCon 2026 will be held at Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy in Potsdam, Germany from 5-7th of May. seedcon.org

Let’s welcome Marta Robledo Garrido as a speaker at SeedCon 2026! Sign up now to be part of her fascinating talk at the first international #Seed #Microbiome conference on May 5-7, in Potsdam, Germany! seedcon.org

Excited to share that @newphyt.bsky.social is sponsoring two Young Researcher Awards at #SeedCon2026! 🏆 Best Poster Best Talk Highlighting talent in seed microbiome research. Potsdam | May 5-7, 2026 seedcon.org #SeedCon2026 #PlantMicrobiome #MicrobialInheritance @leibnizatb.bsky.social

We're super excited to have Carolina Lobato @cbclobato.bsky.social as a speaker at SeedCon 2026! Don’t miss her and register for the first international #Seed #Microbiome Conference from 5-7th of May in Potsdam, Germany! seedcon.org

We are thrilled to welcome Stéphane Compant as a speaker at SeedCon 2026! Don’t miss Stéphanes’ talk at the first #Seed #Microbiome Conference, May 5–7, 2026 in Potsdam, Germany! seedcon.org

Let’s welcome Daniel Garrido-Sanz @dgarrs.bsky.social as a speaker at SeedCon 2026! Register now and don’t miss his talk at the first international Seed Microbiome Conference, 5-7 May, in Potsdam, Germany! seedcon.org

We are thrilled to announce that Massimiliano Cardinale will be taking the stage at SeedCon 2026! Catch his session at the first #Seed #Microbiome Conference, May 5–7, 2026, in Potsdam, Germany! seedcon.org

Kaiyukan aquarium, #Osaka, #Japan

Near Yasaka Shrine, #Kyoto, #Japan

You gotta admire these wild #apples. #Potsdam @leibnizatb.bsky.social

Northern lights last night from #Potsdam #Aurora

Welcome our next SeedCon 2026 speaker: Birgit Wassermann! She is focusing on plant–microbiome interactions and microbiome-based solutions for sustainable agriculture under climate change. 📍 Join us at the first #Seed #Microbiome Conference, May 5–7, 2026 in Potsdam, Germany! seedcon.org

Early Bird registration end today!!! 👇

SeedCon2026@seed-con.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Happy New Year from the SeedCon team! 2026 is officially underway—and it marks an exciting milestone: the first-ever SeedCon 👉 seedcon.org 📅 May 5–7, 2026 📍 ATB Potsdam, Germany Early Bird registration ends in 10 days—don’t miss out! #SeedCon #SeedMicrobiome #MicrobialInheritance

Happy New Year from the SeedCon team! 2026 is officially underway—and it marks an exciting milestone: the first-ever SeedCon 👉 seedcon.org 📅 May 5–7, 2026 📍 ATB Potsdam, Germany Early Bird registration ends in 10 days—don’t miss out! #SeedCon #SeedMicrobiome #MicrobialInheritance

Dear #seed #microbiome enthusiasts, Our excitement grows for the first SeedCon, May 5–7 in Potsdam, Germany 🎉 seedcon.org Wishing you a wonderful Christmas season and a great start to the new year from the whole SeedCon team!

We are thrilled to welcome Manuel Delgado-Baquerizo as a speaker at SeedCon 2026! seedcon.org 👉 Join us in Potsdam, Germany, from May 5–7, 2026, for the first international #Seed #Microbiome Conference — and don’t miss Manuel’s talk!

We are delighted to announce Marie Simonin @microbialmarie.bsky.social as a speaker at SeedCon 2026! seedcon.org 👉 Join us for Marie's talk at the upcoming #Seed #Microbiome Conference (May 5–7, 2026) in Potsdam, Germany!

With Seth Bordenstein @symbionticism.bsky.social , we can welcome another great speaker to SeedCon 2026 seedcon.org. 👉 Don’t miss Seth’s talk at the first #Seed #Microbiome Conference, May 5–7, 2026 in Potsdam, Germany!

A new fossil fungus discovered in Scotland shows evidence of plants and fungi sharing nutrients to survive on land. The fossil, more than 400 million years old, offers hints about the origin of one of the greatest partnerships in the history of life on Earth. www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/new...

Ancient fossil reveals how plants and fungi first developed on land | Natural History Museum

A new fossil fungus discovered in Scotland shows evidence of plants and fungi sharing nutrients to survive on land.

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Fruit function beyond dispersal: effect of #fruit #decomposition on the #plant #microbiome assembly 📖 nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... by Hoefle et al. @leibnizatb.bsky.social @dhoefle.bsky.social @aabdelfattah.bsky.social @dineshkrishna.bsky.social @tonihollaender.bsky.social

We are excited to introduce Gabriele Berg @gabrieleberg.bsky.social as one of our invited speakers for SeedCon 2026 seedcon.org! 👉 Join us in Potsdam, Germany, May 5–7, 2026, for the first #Seed #Microbiome Conference and hear Gabriele’s inspiring talk!