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Bringing together scientists from all over the world with a deep interest in roots and their activities.

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🌱 One week to go until our next webinar 'all aabout' Roots & Soil! 🌱

πŸ“… Tuesday 24th Feb - 1pm GMT
Register for free πŸ‘‰οΈ buff.ly/dcXsZR4

#plantscience #sustainableagriculture @annalsapplbio.bsky.social

17.02.2026 09:18 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
'Between the Roots' ISRR Mini Symposium 2026
YouTube video by ISRR-International Society of Root Research 'Between the Roots' ISRR Mini Symposium 2026

We hosted the ISRR Mini Symposium last week with 14 talks on roots from a whole range of research fields. If you want to catch up on this the link to the recording is here:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQqD...

@rootscientists.bsky.social

03.02.2026 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Register now for the next webinar in our series 'all aabout' #plantscience & #sustainableagriculture

🌱 This month we're 'all aabout' Roots & Soil, ft. talks from Eva Oburger @bokuvienna.bsky.social & Jason Banda @uniofnottingham.bsky.social

πŸ“… Tuesday 24th Feb - 1pm GMT
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03.02.2026 11:18 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

What a fantastic summary video! Thank you! 😊 Hope it was informative and enjoyable.

28.01.2026 21:21 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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www.rootresearch.org/working-groups the #ISRR organized a minisymposium to introduce all 7 working groups that address different aspects of #rootsscience #roots #plantscience International Society of Root Research @rootscientists.bsky.social

28.01.2026 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

One week to go until the ISRR Mini Symposium!
Have you booked your spot yet? It's not too late for a day of #Roots & #Rhizospere with the community.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/internatio...

21.01.2026 11:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking forward to seeing everyone at the ISRR Mini Symposium next week β€” a day of online presentations focused on roots 🌱
#ISRR
@rootscientists.bsky.social
@hutton.ac.uk

21.01.2026 09:23 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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9th International Symposium on Woody Root research

πŸ“£Check it out! The 9th International Symposium on Woody Root research is organized in Como (Italy) on 3-5 June 2026. Information for registration can be found on this website:

www.uninsubria.eu/about-us/our...

22.12.2025 09:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Bean root system, text: "Dig into the latest in root and rhizosphere science: Mini Symposium of the ISRR, January 28th 2026"

Bean root system, text: "Dig into the latest in root and rhizosphere science: Mini Symposium of the ISRR, January 28th 2026"

Rooting for roots?
#PlantScience

Join us online for the Mini Symposium of the International Society of Root Research @rootscientists.bsky.social

Register here for free:

tinyurl.com/yzeddrjx

ProgrammeπŸ‘‡

15.12.2025 09:25 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3

πŸ“’ Online event: International Society of Root Research - Mini Symposium β€” Wed 28 Jan 2026, 10:00–17:00 UK (12:00–18:30 UTC). Talks + discussion for anyone into root research & related topics.
@rootscientists.bsky.social @rootarchitecture.bsky.social #roots #RootResearch #PlantScience #Rhizosphere

18.12.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
International Society of Root Research - Mini Symposium Join us online for the International Society of Root Research Mini Symposium to dig into the latest in root and rhizosphere science!

Join us for the ISRR Mini Symposium in January get your tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/internatio...

#Roots #Rhizosphere

12.12.2025 13:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
International Society of Root Research - Mini Symposium Join us online for the International Society of Root Research Mini Symposium to dig into the latest in root and rhizosphere science!

🌱 ISRR Mini-Symposium Registration is now open!

πŸ“… Jan 28th 2026
Join us online to dig into the latest in #root and #rhizosphere science! Don't miss out on this chance to grow your knowledge and network with fellow enthusiasts!

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/internatio...

28.11.2025 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Training Course on Rice Root Phenotyping

πŸ“’Training course on #Rice #Root #Phenotyping
1-week course with lectures and hands-on demos with focus on #field studies. Application deadline 15th Feb 2026
education.irri.org/technology-t...

26.11.2025 11:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out this #Root methods course organised at Aarhus University in May 2026! Register using the link below.

phd.tech.au.dk/for-phd-stud...

25.11.2025 07:43 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Newsletter β€” International Society of Root Research

The latest ISRR newsletter is available online! Check it out!

www.rootresearch.org/newsletter

08.11.2025 11:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Want to be involved? As part of the event, we are having a β€˜flash talk’ session so please consider submitting a 100-word summary on what you would like to talk about in relation to the rhizosphere. Flash talks will be 2 -3 minutes and a great opportunity to engage with the global audience!

08.11.2025 11:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Professor Radutoiu has been awarded the medal for her work on molecular mechanisms that govern plant–microbe interactions. Additionally, we are delighted to have William King, Davide Bulgarelli, Uta Paszkowski, Corne Pieterse and Connor Fitzpatrick presenting.

08.11.2025 11:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

There’s still time to register for the 11th ISRR Dundee Root Medal award workshop 2025: Harnessing plant-microbe interactions in the rhizosphere for plant and ecosystem benefits.

Date: 25 November 2025

Awardee: Prof. Simona Radutoiu

Link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dundee-roo...

08.11.2025 11:08 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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ISRR Working Group #7: Roots in Sub-Saharan Africa - Researcher Network Please help us build the first network of researchers working on root systems in and for Sub-Saharan Africa. This form takes 3-5 minutes to complete and will connect you with colleagues, collaborative...

Connecting researchers across the continent. The new ISRR WG #Roots for sub-Saharan #Africa (SSA) @Mike_Adu are building a database of #Root researchers in SSA. If you work on #rootsystems in/for SSA, please take a few mins to complete the following form: forms.gle/zPbUvRXDNHbH...

14.10.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ“†Save the date: ISRR Mini-symposium: Between The Roots
28th January 2026. An online event hosted by the ISRR Working Groups. Mark it in your calendars! #Roots #Rhizosphere #Soil #biology

15.09.2025 10:17 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just a few days left to submit an abstract for Roots to RegenAg ✨

Connecting science & farming, join us whatever your background!

🌱 Root-Soil Interactions
πŸ§ͺ Soil Health & Biodiversity
🚜 RegenAg Practices
πŸ§‘β€πŸŒΎ Nutrient Management
πŸͺ± Policy & uptake

Deadline Friday 12 Sept πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/9XnN8Q8

10.09.2025 11:41 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Independent Fellowship in Plant-Associated Microbial Interactions | John Innes Centre An exciting opportunity for an Independent Fellowship in Plant-Associated Microbial Interactions has arisen at the John Innes Centre. To read the full job description for this role…

Opportunity: Independent Fellowship in Plant-Associated Microbial Interactions at JIC. www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/in...

16.07.2025 09:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

🌱 Catch up on 4 recent IBH Root-related seminars featuring research from:

1. Dr. Riccardo Fusi – U. of Nottingham
2. Prof. Lee Hickey – U. of Queensland
3. Dr. Rahul Bhosale – U. of Nottingham

@intbarleyhub.bsky.social
@hutton.ac.uk

11.07.2025 08:06 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Words international society of root research on a dark rooty background with light heading and logi

Words international society of root research on a dark rooty background with light heading and logi

πŸ€“ Have you seen the latest edition of the ISRR newsletter? If not check it out for the latest updates and info on #roots and the #rhizosphere
www.rootresearch.org/newsletter

07.07.2025 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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IBH Seminar | Genetic and environmental regulation of root angle in cereal cropsΒ  - Barley Hub IBH 2025 series of seminars: β€œGenetic and environmental regulation of root angle in cereal crops” presented by Dr. Rahul Bhosale.

Check out the IBH seminar of Dr Rahul Bhosale from @uniofnottingham.bsky.social

Genetic and environmental regulation of #root angle in cereal crops πŸ§ͺ

barleyhub.org/ibh-seminar-...

02.07.2025 09:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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IBH Seminar | Unlocking the Hidden Half: Opportunities for Genome Editing and Machine Learning to Improve Root Architecture in BarleyΒ  - Barley Hub IBH 2025 series of seminars: β€œGenetic and environmental regulation of root angle in cereal crops” presented by Dr. Rahul Bhosale.

Check out the IBH seminar of Prof. Lee Hickey from @qaafi.bsky.social

Unlocking the Hidden Half: Opportunities for Genome Editing and Machine Learning to Improve #Root Architecture in #Barley πŸ§ͺ

barleyhub.org/ibh-seminar-...

02.07.2025 09:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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IBH Seminar | Advances in Understanding Crown Root Formation in BarleyΒ  - Barley Hub IBH 2025 series of seminars: β€œGenetic and environmental regulation of root angle in cereal crops” presented by Dr. Rahul Bhosale.

Check out the IBH seminar of Nikola Korinkova, PhD student in Biochemistry at PalackΓ½ University Olomouc.

Advances in Understanding Crown #Root Formation in #Barley

barleyhub.org/ibh-seminar-...

02.07.2025 09:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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IBH Seminar | Digging deeper: Identifying root genes to harness stress resilience in barley - Barley Hub IBH 2025 series of seminars: β€œGenetic and environmental regulation of root angle in cereal crops” presented by Dr. Rahul Bhosale.

Check out the IBH seminar of Dr Riccardo Fusi from @uniofnottingham.bsky.social

Digging deeper: Identifying #root genes to harness stress resilience in #barley πŸ§ͺ

barleyhub.org/ibh-seminar-...

02.07.2025 09:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Rich in front of a slide outlining the root exudate collection method from Phillips et al (2008)

Rich in front of a slide outlining the root exudate collection method from Phillips et al (2008)

@richphillipslab.bsky.social presenting his famous method for collecting root exudates from intact tree roots at #Rhizosphere6 🀩

18.06.2025 08:45 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I love jumping into topics that are rather foreign to me. Very nice lecture by Adrijan KoΕ‘ir " #CalciumCarbonate precipitates in the #rhizosphere: their
morphology, textural traits and #ecological functions.
They impact water retention& ecosystem.
Look at some of these imagesπŸ‘€
#Rhizosphere6 #CaCO3 πŸ§ͺ

18.06.2025 09:31 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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