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The Plant Holobiont Lab is home to a diverse community of scientists, students, and staff who are dedicated to advancing our understanding of the living world.
Viewing plants merely as solitary beings is no longer sufficient for understanding or safeguarding the biosphere. Dr. Moroenyane shares a highly thought-provoking opinion on this matter available on our website and LinkedIn: shorturl.at/VjHiG #PlantHolobiont #AfricanHolobiont #TeamSoybean
05.08.2025 18:38 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Dr Moroenyane presents the plenary lecture at the 50th SAAB Conference. His talk spotlights how plants & their microbes adapt to drought together as a thriving coordinated team. Read the abstract here: shorturl.at/wbCrS #PlantHolobiont #AfricanHolobiont #TeamSoybean
02.07.2025 08:26 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Yesterday, our student, Anele Ndlovu, presented her MSc proposal titled “Mitigating Microbial Dysbiosis Under Environmental Stress in Soybean: Engineering Plant-Microbe Interactions for Sustainable Remediation", supervised by Dr Itumeleng Moroenyane. #PlantHolobiont #AfricanHolobiont #TeamSoybean.
27.06.2025 08:58 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
From Stellenbosch to Okinawa! We made history at the #Phyllosphere2025 Symposium and #AJCore Workshop, presenting cutting-edge research on the soybean holobiont under drought stress 💯💃. Read more about our presentations here: ow.ly/8tvo50WaAoU. #PlantHolobiont #AfricanHolobiont #TeamSoybean
17.06.2025 08:49 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
We are so pleased that our lab participated in #Phyllosphere2025, an inspiring space for dialogue on plant-surface microbiomes and crop resilience. For many of our students, it was their first conference experience and connecting with global scholars 🎉. #PlantHolobiont #AfricanHolobiont #TeamSoybean
09.06.2025 10:36 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Today, Dr Moreonyane is presenting at the Plant Microbiome & Genomics Lab, NCKU, exploring the holobiont as a resilience unit, with a focus on microbial partnerships that help plants withstand abiotic stress. #PlantHolobiont #AfricanHolobiont #TeamSoybean
03.06.2025 18:10 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
BREAKING NEWS: We're officially in our first international conference season! We are excited to embark on this significant milestone for the lab and are ready to learn, share, and connect! tinyurl.com/4avtp794 #PlantHolobiont #AfricanHolobiont #TeamSoybean
23.05.2025 10:11 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
What if Africa’s greatest farming allies were invisible to the eye? Dr Moroenyane’s research is shining a light on how plant holobionts are revolutionising African agriculture—naturally: tinyurl.com/bdcvahbk #PlantHolobiont #AfricanHolobiont #TeamSoybean
16.04.2025 16:05 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🌱 Anele is a passionate microbiologist bridging science and sustainability. She explores how soybeans and microbes team up under stress, using diverse methods to tackle dysbiosis and boost resilience. #PlantHolobiont #AfricanHolobiont #TeamSoybean
11.04.2025 16:08 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
🌱 Tebogo’s master’s research digs into how microbes help soybeans and Sutherlandia handle stress. By studying plant metabolites, she’s uncovering how resilience takes root—paving the way for more sustainable farming. #PlantHolobiont #AfricanHolobiont #TeamSoybean
11.04.2025 16:07 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
🌱 Tacha-Marie is diving deep into the microbial world of soybeans, exploring how these tiny partners boost sustainability and resilience in agriculture. We're excited to see her journey unfold and the impact of her work! #PlantHolobiont #AfricanHolobiont #TeamSoybean
11.04.2025 16:06 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
🌱Bevan is the go-to guy for all things tech in the lab—supporting students, training postgrads on specialised gear, and keeping things running smoothly. His skills boost learning and research in our plant holobiont science space. #PlantHolobiont #AfricanHolobiont #TeamSoybean
10.04.2025 17:03 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🌱 Meet Megan: with a Genetics background from Stellenbosch, she keeps our lab running smoothly while driving groundbreaking research on plant holobionts. Her sharp eye and steady hands make her an essential part of the team. #PlantHolobiont #AfricanHolobiont #TeamSoybean
09.04.2025 18:02 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🌱 Meet Dr Itumeleng Moroenyane. A plant scientist exploring how microbes and plants evolve together. As a P.I., he studies plant microbiomes as a unified system, unlocking insights into plant health, productivity, and evolution. #PlantHolobiont #AfricanHolobiont #TeamSoybean
02.04.2025 19:46 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Understanding the plant holobiont could transform how we approach food security and environmental conservation. Join us as we raise awareness about this crucial research 🌿🔬: shorturl.at/Hf9cU
#PlantHolobiont #AfricanHolobiont #TeamSoybean
