Under COST Action CA22142 – ROOT-BENEFIT, Working Group 4: ‘Managing and improving beneficial interaction networks under field conditions’ is focused on facilitating the implementation of scientifically well-supported strategies for improvement and introduction of beneficial root-associated microorganisms in agriculture. This workshop ‘Root beneficial microbes – fit for a changing agriculture?’ is aimed at stakeholders and intends to cross knowledge, experiences, trust, doubts and expectations, as well as contribute to identify barriers and key challenges limiting the use of beneficial microbes in agricultural production settings.
19th September | |
14:00 H | Welcome Vice-Rector University of Évora Cost Action Chair – Benoit Lefebvre |
14:10 H | Definitions and regulation for biostimulants and biocontrol agents Imke Hutter – Management – Head of R & D, INOQ GmbH |
14:30 H | What convinces or prevents the use root promoting microbes Farmer – João Coimbra, maize producer, Quinta da Cholda |
14:50 H | Gaps in the information across commercial chain Trader – João Caço, Executive Director, Hubel Verde |
15:10 H | Biological solutions and development of new products Producer – Juan Fernando Mejia, Global Head of Microbial Science Syngenta Biologicals |
15:30 H | Coffee-break |
16:00 H | How are root promoting microbes pondered in consultancy services Consultant – Salih Çali, Agricultural Consultancy (Freelance) |
16:30 H | Benefits and risks of microbial inoculants Günther Brader, Austrian Institute for Technology (AIT) |
17:00 H | European Policies – Plant Protection Products (biopesticides – microorganisms) Domenico Deserio – Policy Officer at European Union – European Commission |
17:30 H | Discussion Moderator – Matteo Galli, TransMIT GmbH |
20th September | |
9:00 H | Welcome Cost Action Chair – Benoit Lefebvre |
9:10 H | Perception and reality of beneficial interaction networks – indigenous vs. inoculated microbes, evidence and beliefs Marcela Mendoza Suárez – University of Aarhus |
9:40 H | Management of native AMF inocula within cropping systems Isabel Brito – University of Évora |
10:10 H | Microbial ecology meets plant genetics – Overcoming performance inconsistencies for advanced biocontrol and resistance breeding applications Pierre Hohmann – University of Barcelona; Managing Director & Founder · BonaPlanta |
10:40 H | Coffee-Break |
11:10 H | EBIC – European Biostimulants Council David Barton – Senior Consultant at the EBIC Secretariat |
11:40 H | Discussion and Wrap-up Moderator – Matteo Galli, TransMIT GmbH |
12:40 H | Lunch |
Registration form
If you wish to apply for travel reimbursement (up to 1,500 €), please provide a written explanation of your connection to this workshop and the value you can add to the ROO-BENEFIT network. The contribution can be focused on knowledge, skills, or other resources that would enrich our community. This information is necessary for review and authorisation by the Workshop Organisers Committee.
