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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

Genome-based circumscription and phenotyping of regulated microbes, especially the select agent Ralstonia solanacearum

Rapid and precise identification of putative bacterial pathogens is critically important in protecting U.S. agriculture. This project leverages genome sequencing and genome-based classification to precisely identify select agents and other high risk quarantine pathogens and conclusively distinguish them from non-pathogens and closely related pathogens already present in the United States. While the experimental work is focused on Ralstonia solanacearum (Rs), the employed genome sequence-based approach is expandable to other bacterial pathogens.

Upcoming Events

Organized by the Alliance

International Phytobiomes Conference 2022

13-15 September 2022 • Denver, CO, USA

The International Phytobiomes Conference 2022 will bring together a broad community of international researchers and scientists from the public and private sector to collectively advance the newly-emerging field of phytobiomes research.

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Featured Sponsor

Valent Biosciences

Valent BioSciences is a worldwide leader in the research, development and commercialization of biorational products for the agricultural, public health and forest health markets.

The Valent BioSciences portfolio includes bioinsecticides, biofungicides, bionematicides, mycorrhizal fungi, and plant growth regulators used in sustainable systems around the world.

Workshop: The Future of Microbial Biotechnology: From Research to Regulation
This event is jointly organized by the Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Phytobiomes Alliance. January 12, 2022 News
“Exploring Phytobiomes” workshop – Plant and Animal genome Conference 2022
The Alliance-organized "Exploring Phytobiomes" workshop will take place on Wednesday 12 January 2022, at the Plant and Animal Genome Conference in San Diego, CA, USA January 12, 2022 News
Webinar: Managing pest outbreaks through participatory iterative ecological forecasting
Iterative ecological forecasting provides a way for researchers to continually challenge models and hypotheses as new data and discoveries are made. Combing iterative ecological forecasts with interactive analytics and participatory modeling allows decision-makers and researchers to learn together more quickly to manage emerging pests and pathogens. January 10, 2022 News, Webinar
Webinar: Developing sustainable strategies to protect wheat roots from take-all disease
Roots are essential plant organs constantly in contact with the soil microbiome, which consists of both beneficial and pathogenic organisms. These rhizosphere interactions have a strong effect on plant health, influencing both yield and product quality. Take-all disease, caused by the soilborne fungus Gaeumannomyces tritici, is the most important disease of wheat roots worldwide. December 15, 2021 News, Webinar