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An industry-academic collaborative initiative focused on building a phytobiome-based foundation for accelerating the sustainable production of food, feed, and fiber.

Featured Project

Improved identification and detection of select agent Ralstonia solanacearum strains threatening the US potato industry

The goal of this project is to develop a data-driven framework for improving the regulation and detection of Rs strains that threaten US agriculture.

The primary purpose of this project is to precisely circumscribe the authentically threatening Rs strains that are highly aggressive on potato at cool temperatures using a combination of phenotypic assays and bioinformatics to evaluate current diagnostic markers.

Upcoming Events

Organized by the Alliance

Exploring Phytobiomes Workshop

Plant and Animal Genome Conference
12 January 2025 • San Diego, CA, USA

PAG Conference Website

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Featured Sponsor

Syngenta

Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group.

Webinar: Contribution of Microbial Biostimulants to Improving Agricultural Productivity in Benin
Agricultural sustainability faces growing challenges from climate change and pressure on natural resources. Microbial biostimulants, including PGPR (Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria), arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), and chitosan—a bioproduct from crustacean exoskeletons—offer environmentally-friendly solutions to enhance agricultural productivity. These agents synergize with plants and soils, boosting microbial biodiversity, ecosystem resilience, and plant growth. Case studies in Benin demonstrate their effectiveness, showing significant maize yield increases, reduced reliance on mineral fertilizers, and improved soil health. Biostimulants represent a strategic approach to food security and sustainable development in Africa, empowering farming communities while protecting the environment. January 16, 2025 News, Webinar
Webinar: Decoding rhizosphere ecology for soil health
Root exudates are significant carbon pumps, transferring CO2 from the atmosphere into the soil. These exudates vary in quantity and chemistry, profoundly affecting microbial interactions and soil organic matter dynamics, with significant implications for soil biogeochemistry and health. December 18, 2024 News, Webinar
Call for abstracts: Phytobiomes Alliance Workshops at PAG 2025
Abstracts for proposed talks are now being accepted for individuals interested in presenting their research at the workshops organized by the Phytobiomes Alliance during the Plant & Animal Genome Conference 32 (10-15 January 2025 – San Diego, CA, USA). October 18, 2024 News
Program of the International Phytobiomes Conference 2024 is online
Three days of plenary lectures, panel discussions, scientific talks, poster flash talks, networking opportunities, and more! October 15, 2024 News