Do flowers choose their seeds' microbes? 🌸🧬 Gillian E. Bergmann (ATB) shared her fascinating research at #Seedcon2026 on how "Plant identity and pollination strategies shape seed microbiomes". #Seedcon #PlantScience #Microbiome
SeedCon2026
@seed-con.bsky.social
The first international conference dedicated to the seed microbiome and microbial inheritance. May 5–7, 2026 | Potsdam, Germany. Follow for updates on speakers, program, sponsorships & travel grants.
How do endophytes survive the journey from one generation to the next? 🧬🌱 Marta Robledo Garrido (University of Cantabria) gave an incredible talk at #Seedcon2026 on "Seed bottlenecks and transmission pathways shape endophytic bacterial diversity". #Seedcon #Microbiome #Endophytes
Deeply inspired by Dr. Seth Bordenstein’s keynote at #Seedcon2026: "Winds of Change: Holobiont Biology, Phylosymbiosis, and Biology’s Shifting Disciplinary Matrix". #Seedcon #Holobiont #Microbiome
Great talk by Irene Sanz Puente (ATB) at #Seedcon2026 on "Capsaicin Shapes Microbial Diversity and Transmission Across Capsicum Fruit Tissues". Vital research for the future of sustainable cropping and plant fitness! 🧬🌱 #Seedcon #PlantScience #Microbiome
High-level insights at #Seedcon2026! 🧬🌱 Huge thanks to Carolina Lobato (HHU Düsseldorf) for her talk: "Genetic control of the seed microbiome and implications for sustainable cropping". Inspiring stuff for anyone working on seed-microbe interactions! #Seedcon #PlantScience #Microbiome
Thank you to Matthieu Barret @mbarrettwriter.bsky.social for sharing his expertise on seed microbiota assembly at #SeedCon2026. Innovative solutions for seed protection are on the horizon! 🌱
We thank @incavirus.bsky.social for his excellent work at #SeedCon2026! 🛡️🦠 A deep dive into virus vertical transmission in plant gametophytes! Essential research for plant health and inheritance! #MicrobiomeResearch #SustainableAgriculture
Thank you to Massimiliano Cardinale for sharing his research on sustainable agriculture at #SeedCon2026. From the lab to the field, microbes are the future! 🚜🔬
Thank you to Professor Gerhard Leubner for an incredible talk on seed biology and germination at #SeedCon2026. A vital perspective in how biochemical research translates into food supply chain sustainability🌱🔬 #SeedGermination #SeedMicrobiome #MicrobiomeResearch
We are officially live! 🚀 Ahmed Abdelfattah and the organizing team welcome you to #SeedCon2026 at the ATB Leibniz Institute in Potsdam. We are thrilled to host such a prestigious group of researchers dedicated to the #SeedMicrobiome #PlantScience #Sustainability #Agriculture #Innovation
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
The program for SEEDCON 2026 is now live! Explore the full agenda, discover our speakers, and start planning your conference experience. Check it out on our website: seedcon.org We look forward to welcoming you! 😄 #SeedCon2026 #LeibnizInstitute #SeedMicrobiome #Microbiome #Microbiology
Excited to welcome Alexandre Jousset as a speaker at Seedcon! A leading scientist and entrepreneur in microbial biotechnologies, he’s the founder of Genedance and works at the intersection of microbiome research, AI, and bioengineering. #SeedCon2026 #Biotech #Microbiome #AI #SeedMicrobiome
Only 15 days left until #SeedCon2026! We’re counting down the days to connect with researchers and industry leaders from around the world. See you in 2 weeks! 📅 May 5–7, 2026 📍 Potsdam, Germany 🔗 seedcon.org #ScienceSky #SeedMicrobiome #PlantScience
We are thrilled to announce Bejo as a #Sponsor for #SeedCon2026! Thank you to the Bejo team for supporting the first international conference on the Seed Microbiome. 📍 Potsdam, Germany 🗓️ May 5–7, 2026 🏢 Hosted by ATB See you there! 🔗 seedcon.org #SeedCon2026 #Bejo #SeedMicrobiome
⏳ Last call for SeedCon 2026! Today, April 1st, is the absolute deadline to submit your abstract. Don't miss the First International Conference on the Seed Microbiome and Microbial Inheritance at the ATB in Potsdam (May 5–7). 🔗 Submit here: seedcon.org #SeedCon2026 #SeedMicrobiome #SustainableAg
⏳ T-minus 1 day! Tomorrow, April 1st, is the last day to submit your abstract for SeedCon 2026! Join us at the ATB in Potsdam (May 5–7) for the First International Conference on the Seed Microbiome and Microbial Inheritance! 🔗 Details & submissions: seedcon.org #SeedCon2026 #SeedMicrobiome
We are delighted to announce @ingridblv426.bsky.social as an Invited Speaker for #SeedCon2026! Join us in Potsdam (May 5–7, 2026) to hear Gillian's insights! 🔗 Registration: seedcon.org #SeedCon2026 #SeedMicrobiome #SustainableAgriculture
We are proud to announce e-nema as a Gold Sponsor for #SeedCon2026! 📅 May 5–7, 2026 📍 Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB), Potsdam. Come meet the experts and explore the future of microbial inheritance! 🌾✨ seedcon.org #SeedMicrobiome #Biotech #PlantScience
We’re thrilled to welcome @irenesp95.bsky.social to the #SeedCon2026 stage in Potsdam! 🇩🇪 Don't miss this deep dive into the "hidden" inheritance of crops. 🌾✨ 📅 May 5–7, 2026 | ATB Potsdam Details: seedcon.org #ScienceSky #PlantBiology #Microbiology #SeedScience #Genomics
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
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
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
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
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 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'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