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Potatoes bred @hutton.ac.uk will help to battle major pest in Kenya 🥔🥔🥔
The James Hutton Institute @hutton.ac.uk · last yr.🥔 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
✈️ 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
📢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
'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
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...
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
🎉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
#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...
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
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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
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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
🌱Plants are life. We depend on them for food, oxygen and so much more... Protecting #PlantHealth is not optional. Learn more 👉 buff.ly/O2AFGsl
🌾 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
🌷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
🌟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
👉Great guidance from Coventry University, Growing Connections and the Tree Council. 🤓 From Seed to Sales, #Traceyourtrees 🌳🌱
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...
Our Key Principles to ensure plants in Scotland stay healthy across all sectors including #horticulture #naturalenvironment #forestry and #agriculture @planthealthscot.bsky.social
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. 🌱🌷🌳
