Members of our group presented two posters at the 2nd Teaching Innovation Conference at the Faculty of Science and Technology, UPV/EHU! Research and teaching go hand in hand β both deserve innovation and dedication. π©βπ«π¬
13.06.2025 18:08 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Heads up, science famβNUMAPS is about to level up!
@amoadrian-bl.bsky.social βs latest soil experiment is nearly ready for prime time ππ
Keep an eye on the flasksβnew soil science results are coming soon π¬π
14.05.2025 10:50 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 1
This week our group @numaps-news.bsky.social presented a poster highlighting our research lines and ongoing work at the IX Research Conference of the Science and Technology Faculty, organized by the University of the Basque Country! π§ͺπΏ Check it out!
11.04.2025 13:24 β π 4 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
π Exciting news! Daniel Marino and @diegotazueco.bsky.social from our group have visited the CBGP in Madrid to share insights on root system research as part of the Roots4Future network. π±β¨Great discussions on plant resilience & future collaborations. πΎ
12.03.2025 15:54 β π 8 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0
π©π»βπ¬ Today, on the International Day of Cereals, we highlight our research on wheat and barley πΎ Their growth depends on efficient nitrogen use, and at NUMAPS, we study how to optimize it for better yields and sustainability. Science for a greener future! π±π¬
07.03.2025 07:52 β π 9 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0
π±Understanding nitrogen use in cereals starts at the molecular levelπ¬We use Brachypodium distachyon calluses as a tool to unravel the molecular mechanisms behind nitrogen use in cereals. Every step, from petri dishes to fields, brings us closer to more sustainable agricultureπΎ
28.02.2025 15:26 β π 7 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
πβ¨ Had the pleasure of giving a talk on soil and soil health as part of the ECHO project, a fantastic citizen science initiative empowering people to monitor and protect European soils ποΈπ±
Big thanks to Ibercivis and Sagarrak for making it happen π
π©π»βπ¬Today, on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the incredible women in our lab and beyond who drive research forward. Their work is essential to building a more inclusive and sustainable future in science. More equity, more science, more justice!π±
11.02.2025 12:11 β π 13 π 5 π¬ 0 π 0
π¬ On Pikovskaya agar, phosphate solubilization is key! Left: a microorganism forms a halo π’, releasing phosphate. Right: no halo β, no solubilization. Microbes matter for soil fertility! π±π¦
#Microbiology #SoilHealth #PhosphateSolubilization
π Great news for NUMAPS! @amoadrian-bl.bsky.social is back on the team! π Heβll be working from Berlin before returning to our lab. Weβre thrilled to have him on board again and canβt wait for all the exciting research ahead! π±π¬
30.01.2025 14:05 β π 10 π 6 π¬ 1 π 0
Our team members @iratiijurco.bsky.social and Maite Lacuesta teamed up with the IBeA group to analyse lettuce π₯¬ bioassays in antimicrobial-contaminated π¦ soils, revealing their transfer to the lettuceπ₯¬, but also their degradation. #SoilHealth
Check it out here:
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πΎ Did you know? Our paper published in the Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science on Sorghum bicolor's resilience to drought stress was:
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Among the top 10% of downloads for 2022.
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Ranked as one of the top 10 most-cited papers between 2022β2023.
#TopDownloadedArticle #TopCitedArticle #PlantScience
π± This week, the NUMAPS team participated in a workshop with our colleagues at the Maria Goyri Biotechnology Center. Together, we shared strategies, discussed techniques, and explored collaborative opportunities in environmental and human health research. ππ‘
09.01.2025 08:03 β π 7 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0
π± Excited to be Guest Editor for the Special Issue "Soil Nitrogen Cycle: Environmental Threats and Pathways to Sustainable Agriculture"!
π You can submit your work by June 25, 2024
πhttps://mdpi.com/journal/agriculture/special_issues/L873P620PH
Letβs drive sustainable farming forward! πΎβ¨
π±π¬ Β‘No pierdas esta oportunidad de formarte con expertos internacionales en Derecho y Gobernanza aplicados a las Agrociencias! SΓ© parte de la segunda ediciΓ³n de este prestigioso curso Jean Monnet π
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Β‘Te esperamos el 24 de febrero!
π» ΒΏTe interesa? Toda la informaciΓ³n del curso estΓ‘ disponible en:
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Directoras del curso:
π©βπ« Leire Escajedo San-Epifanio
π©βπ« BegoΓ±a GonzΓ‘lez Moro
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βοΈ Titulados o estudiantes de ΓΊltimo curso en Agrociencias, AgrobiologΓa u Γ‘reas afines.
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β‘οΈ TΓtulo Propio de la UPV/EHU.
β‘οΈ Asistencia como oyente.
π Plazas limitadas, asignadas por orden de inscripciΓ³n.
π Durante 7 semanas (lunes y martes), expertos de 7 paΓses impartirΓ‘n formaciΓ³n en legislaciΓ³n y gobernanza de la UE aplicadas a las Agrocienciasπ©ββοΈπ¨βπ¬
π Impartido en espaΓ±ol. Horario de tarde, ideal para participantes de AmΓ©rica Latina. Β‘Un curso ΓΊnico en su Γ‘mbito!
π’β¨ Β‘AtenciΓ³n, profesionales y estudiantes del Γ‘mbito de las Agrociencias!π± La UPV/EHU lanza la 2Βͺ ediciΓ³n del curso "Derecho Europeo y Gobernanza para las Agrociencias"ποΈSubvencionado por la ComisiΓ³n Europea, este curso hΓbrido comienza el 24 de febrero de 2025π₯MΓ‘s info aqui:
07.01.2025 10:10 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 1 π 1π Happy New Year from all of us at NUMAPS! π± We wish you a year full of growth, discovery, and sustainability. Thank you for supporting our journeyβweβre excited for all that 2025 will bring. Stay tuned for updatesβletβs make it a remarkable year! πβ¨
01.01.2025 15:24 β π 8 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0
β¨οΈA fascinating experiment to observe the biocontrol capacity of various microorganisms against the pathogenic fungus Fusariumπ§ͺπ¦
20.12.2024 08:51 β π 8 π 5 π¬ 1 π 0Thrilled to announce that Iβve been awarded a 4-year postdoctoral contract from the Basque Government! π±β¨ Excited to grow as a scientist while continuing to be part of the amazing @numaps-news.bsky.social team. Looking forward to advancing agricultural sustainability together! ππ¬
16.12.2024 09:30 β π 94 π 6 π¬ 8 π 0
We're thrilled to welcome a new PhD candidate to our lab! ππ Exciting times ahead as we continue to grow and push the boundaries of science together. Welcome aboard @diegotazueco.bsky.social! π #NewBeginnings #PhDLife #PlantScience
16.12.2024 08:49 β π 12 π 6 π¬ 0 π 0
πΏ Christmas lunch with amazing coworkers to wrap up an incredible year!π₯ π
13.12.2024 17:03 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Great day in the lab! π§ͺπ± We had the pleasure of hosting high school students from Talaia Ikastetxea at the University of the Basque Country for hands-on pigment and protein measurements. A big thanks to the Elhuyar Foundation for making it possible!
11.12.2024 11:38 β π 8 π 6 π¬ 0 π 0
π±On this International Day of Soil, we emphasize its role as the foundation of agriculture, ecosystems, and food security. π At NUMAPS, we study how sustainable fertilizer practices can improve soil health, reduce greenhouse gases, and enhance crop yields.
05.12.2024 08:09 β π 8 π 7 π¬ 0 π 0
Our team member Arantza Aldezabal joined a thoughtful round table on ππππ£πππ ππ‘π¦ πππ πΌππ‘πππππ ππππππππππ‘π¦ hosted by the Basque Summer University.
Check it out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq59...
Did you know buckwheat is a gluten-free seed that can handle drought?π± In ππππ‘πππβπ‘ ππ π΅π’πππ€βπππ‘ on the ππππ π΅ππ’π ππππ‘ blog, Caroline Saunders explores its value and shares tasty recipes from pancakes π₯ to cookies πͺ. Happy to have contributed!
#PlantScience
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Excited to share a publication by our team member Iker Pardo in the Journal of Environmental Management! ποΈπΏ The study provides valuable insights into enhancing biodiversity in the rural landscapes of the Western Pyrenees. #Agroecology #Biodiversity
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