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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

📢 Researchers, breeders & soybean experts: the #WSRC2027 Call for Abstracts is open! Share your latest research in genetics, breeding, agronomy, crop protection, food & feed, business and more. Abstract submissions are open until 16 Nov 2026. 👉🏻Submit: wsrc2027.com.ar/en/call-for-abstrac…

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#LegumeGenerationOutreach 🌱At the 2026 BSPP Annual Conference in Norwich🇬🇧, #LegumeGeneration researchers Sanu Arora and Mishi Vachev shared new findings on disease resistance in pea, helping identify promising pathways towards more resilient crop varieties. #LegumeBreeding

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🌱Collaboration in action! 🤝Partners from Palacký University Olomouc visited @bokuvienna.bsky.social soybean field experiments in Tulln, connecting research with real-world field observations and exchanging valuable insights across teams. #LegumeGeneration #SoybeanBreeding #SustainableAgriculture

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

📢 The #WSRC12 will take place in Rosario🇦🇷 on 4-7 April 2027, bringing together the global soybean community to share knowledge & innovation. 🗓️Abstracts: 1 Jun-16 Nov '26 📝Early bird registration until 16 Nov '26 🔗https://www.wsrc2027.com.ar/en 🌐https://bit.ly/4uWYmkK #soybeanbreeding #legume

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

📃An @leibnizipk.bsky.social study explored over 3,000 pea varieties preserved in the IPK Genebank, uncovering valuable traits such as higher protein content and winter hardiness. These findings can help breeders develop more resilient pea varieties for future farming challenges.

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🔍🌱Phenotyping in action! In July 2026, Vignan Kakkerla assessed bean genetic resources to support research on agronomic & adaptation traits, helping breeders identify valuable diversity for future varieties. 📸 @leibnizipk.bsky.social #LegumeGeneration

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

📢#LegumeGeneration was presented at Protein Innovation Day in Korneuburg 🇦🇹, organised by Agro Innovation Lab. 💬Discussions highlighted soybean as a key plant-based protein source & addressed research on protein quality across environments &climate adaptation. #legumebreeding

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🫛Breeders, growers & researchers each bring valuable expertise to pea breeding. By working together in the #LegumeGeneration Pea Innovation Community, they are developing new breeding material & genetic markers that help breeders create improved pea varieties. #legumebreeding

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

🎙️ #LegumeGeneration hosted an internal webinar bringing together breeders, researchers and partners to explore a new tool supporting soybean breeding in Europe. 👏 Thanks to Mária Škrabišová @UPOlomouc for sharing her expertise! #SoybeanBreeding #PlantBreeding

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

🫛 Disease pressures vary across Europe. In #LegumeGeneration, testing pea material in different regions revealed a new source of resistance to powdery mildew, highlighting the value of collaboration in #plantbreeding. 🎥 Watch the interview 👇🏻 #HorizonEurope

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

👥Great to join the @eucapnetwork Cross-Visit on protein production under climate change and discuss the #LegumeGeneration project with the representatives from @EUAgri & @EIPAGRI_SP. Strong collaboration & innovation will be🔑to advancing resilient protein crops across Europe.

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

🌍International collaboration in action! During a visit to the #LegumeGeneration soybean field experiment at @bokuvienna.bsky.social, A. Slanina (Edamax) & X. Yao (Chinese Academy of Sciences) discussed with J. Vollmann breeding priorities & growing demand for food-grade soybeans in 🇪🇺 & 🇨🇳.

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

🫛 How do you develop pea varieties that perform across Europe? In #LegumeGeneration, breeders & researchers test the same pea material across different climates, soils & growing conditions to identify resilient, stable varieties for farmers.🌍🧑‍🌾 🎥https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JHoG5fO0co

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🫛The #LegumeGeneration Pea Innovation Community showcased its latest research at the @johninnescentre.bsky.social Breeders’ Day on 3 June 2026. 🌱🦠Researchers presented winter-hardy pea field trials and a new fungal disease diagnostic tool, generating strong interest from UK breeders.

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

🇭🇷 At #ILS5, 4 EU projects 🇪🇺 (@BELIS_EU, #LegumeGeneration, INCREASE, @PROSPERHORIZON) joined forces to boost #legume diversity, resilience & competitiveness🌱. From genomics tools to stakeholder engagement, the workshop highlighted collaboration to turn research into impact.

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

🌱 On 6 June 2026, #LegumeGeneration was presented at @leibnizipk.bsky.social Open Doors Day. Together with #INCREASE, the project showcased research on common bean and engaged visitors on the role of legumes in sustainable agriculture. #LegumeBreeding #HorizonEU #PlantScience

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

🌱 Free webinar | 24 June, 13:00 – 15:00 CEST "Innovations from Soil to Shelf: Microbiomes Across Agriculture and Circular Food Design" - hosted by EUFIC. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #WorldMicrobiomeDay

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

🌱 Peas can play a key role in sustainable European agriculture, but only if yields are reliable. In #LegumeGeneration, breeders & researchers work together to improve pea resilience to disease & drought, helping reduce risk for farmers.🧑‍🌾 🎥 Watch the interview 👇 youtu.be/2JHoG5fO0co

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

🌍How do lentils perform across Europe's diverse climates? 🌱At the Open Field Day in 🇩🇪, the wider lentil community discussed lentil cultivation, climate adaptation & farming systems. Field visits showcased ongoing trials under organic and intercropping conditions.

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

⏩ #LegumeGeneration goes beyond its project lifetime 🤝 Innovation Communities are built to last, driving new varieties & collaboration long after the project ends. 🔄 Knowledge transfer supports breeders in tackling future challenges. 🎥 Watch the interview👇 youtu.be/gmzxNSGm21U

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

💡Legumes are vital for sustainable farming, but breeding progress needs a boost 💪 💚#LegumeGeneration is putting breeders at the centre of innovation to improve crop performance & protein production in Europe. ℹ️More in @SeedWorldEU: shortlink.uk/1uTUy #legumebreeding

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

🥳On 18 May, we celebrated #FascinationOfPlantsDay! 🫛Legumes shaped EU agriculture for centuries, improving soils, feeding livestock & people. 💡Today, keeping them competitive requires innovation! 👉http://bit.ly/4uWYmkK #PlantsDay2026 @epsoeurope.bsky.social

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

🤝Collaboration is key in #LegumeGeneration Through Innovation Communities, the project brings together partners across Europe and beyond, incl. 🇨🇭 🇬🇧 🇳🇿 🇺🇸—to share expertise & boost legume breeding. 🎥 youtu.be/Ejnq_kql9Qk #legumebreeding #plantprotein

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

🫘New research explores what makes the European Fabada bean unique. It shows this traditional bean combines different global origins, helping future work on crop diversity, quality & sustainable food systems. ℹ️https://bit.ly/4utKRsr @SeridaAst #legumebreeding

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

How do soybeans cope with drought? 🌱 🔬At #LangeNachtDerForschung2026, visitors explored soybean diversity, learned how plants adapt to dry conditions & tasted soy foods. 🤩300+ people connected with #LegumeGeneration & RISE-SOY. ℹ️ langenachtderforschung.at/station/1262

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

🤩Great exchange at the 'Foresight for Plant Protein' workshop in Brussels (@teagasc.bsky.social @VALPRO_Path). 🌱Value‑chain stakeholders explored future plant protein systems. Breeders’ views shared via #LegumeGeneration by Dr Amelie Detterbeck (@EuroseedsEU). #proteincrops

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

🌱What makes #LegumeGeneration unique? The project is built around6️⃣Innovation Communities, each focused on specific legume crops. They bring together breeders, researchers & stakeholders to accelerate the development of improved varieties for farmers. ℹ️legumegeneration.eu

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

❕Interested in gut health, microbiomes, or soya-based foods? Then feel invited to take part in the #Microbiomes4Soy survey 👉https://legumehub.eu/science/microbiomes4soy-consumer-survey/ #microbiomes #soybean

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

🌱What if the future of sustainable food in Europe lies in overlooked crops? A new study shows why traditional crops, like rye, disappeared & how bringing them back could boost resilience, improve diets & reduce environmental impact. 📄Read more: www.legumegeneration.eu/underutilise...

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

🌱Which crops does #LegumeGeneration focus on? Soybean, lupin, pea, lentil, Phaseolus bean & clover. These legumes support food & feed production, biodiversity, and can help reduce Europe’s reliance on imported protein crops. ℹ️legumegeneration.eu

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

📝EU subsidies for beef & lamb were ~580× higher than for legumes in 2020 @theguardian.com ardian. Donal Murphy-Bokern stresses aligning farm support with sustainability & public health. 🔗 www.theguardian.com/environment/... #legumebreeding #sustainableagriculture #FoodriseEU

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

🫛Beans & peas are key to Europe’s protein transition! A new study mapped natural sugars in local & commercial varieties, spotting ones easier to digest🍽️. A boost for breeders, healthier diets & sustainable farming! 🔬 ℹ️https://bit.ly/4sIbmcX #legumebreeding #pea #commonbean

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The International Legume Society @legumesociety.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

New free webinar next week: "The legacy of N2Africa: Putting Nitrogen Fixation to Work for Smallholder Farmers in Africa", with Ken Giller. All details on our web page: www.legumesociety.org/ils-webinars...

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

🫘On #WorldPulsesDay, researchers from #LeibnizIPK & #INCREASE citizen scientists met for a networking dinner where legumes were both on the plate & in the spotlight. Discussions also highlighted EU efforts like the #LegumeGeneration project, advancing #legumebreeding in Europe.

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

🔬 SONIA-ProQ introduces real-time NIRS analysis for soya processing, improving quality control and process optimisation across regional value chains. Read more: legumehub.eu #SONIAProQ #Soya #Innovation #i-RED legumehub.eu/is_article/s...

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INCREASE @pulsesincrease.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

INCREASE Recipe #5: Roasted Pumpkin with Lentils & Herbs Our World Pulses Day recipe series continues with a dish that celebrates the harmony between pulses, vegetables and fresh herbs. www.increasepulsesday.com/archives/1639 👉 Which herbs would you use? Celebrate World Pulses Day on 10 February!

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

📢#SaveTheDate The UK Legume Research Community Conference 2026 will take place at JamesHuttonInstitute, bringing together researchers, practitioners & industry to advance legume research&collaboration 📍Dundee, Scotland 🗓️ 5–7 May ℹ️https://legumehub.eu/event/uk-legume-research-community-uklrc-2026/

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

🌱Why focus on legumes? 💪In #LegumeGeneration, we’re boosting #legumebreeding to support: ✔️ plant-based protein ✔️ lower fertiliser use ✔️ biodiversity & soil health ✔️ EU protein independence 🎥Insights from Project Coordinator Lars-Gernot Otto from #IPK

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

🌱 Already registered? Sonia ProQ Symposium on 19 January will bring together research and industry insights on soybean processing, quality and technical developments, including NIRS applications and regional value creation contributions. 🔗 www.legumehub.eu/de/allgemein... #SoyResearch #AgInnovation

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

🌱Last summer, @LeibnizIPK visited common bean fields of van Waveren Saaten for hands-on exchange. 🔍As part of #LegumeGeneration, van Waveren tested bean varieties and involved a Master’s student from @kieluni. 📷David Gaikpa #phaseolusbean #legumebreeding

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

#LegumeGenerationCrops 🤔How can the breeding of phaseolus beans in Europe🇪🇺 be advanced? Learn in the visual below 👇 ℹ️ legumehub.eu @LegumeHubEU #phaseolusbean #innovation #research #legumes #plantbreeding

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

🚀 SONIA-ProQ: Real-Time Soya Processing Analysis SONIA-ProQ delivers real-time insights into soya processing, supporting more efficient and knowledge-based value chains. 🎥 Watch the video: legumehub.eu #SONIAProQ #Soya #AgriInnovation #Legumes

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

🫘Phaseolus beans are the world’s top legume for human consumption and widely grown in Europe, yet demand is increasingly met by imports. #LegumeGeneration is boosting bean breeding with better genetic resources, innovative tools and disease resistance. #phaseolus #foodsecurity

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

🔍 @bokuvienna.bsky.social team in #LegumeGeneration uses digital phenotyping to spot tiny soybean differences our eyes can’t see — revealing drought tolerance, nitrogen fixation, pigment levels & growth. 💡This helps breeders select stronger, more resilient varieties. #legumebreeding

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

🌱 EVA Boost Legumes Meeting | 26–27 Nov 2025, Athens Partners unite to review progress, experimental protocols & plan field trials for 2026. 🔗 legumehub.eu/event/eva-legumes-project-meeting/ legumehub.eu #Legumes #PlantDiversity #AgInnovation

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

#LegumeGeneration 🌱The #IPK Leibnitz team ran a drought-stress trial to study how common bean plants respond to limited water. 390 plants from 39 entries emerged. With Prof. Schneider, Master student Immanuel Scheil checked early growth and conditions. #legumebreeding #commonbean

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Legume Hub @legumehub.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Lentils are more than a humble pulse — they’re vital for sustainable diets & global #foodsecurity. #LegumeGeneration boosts lentil breeding for stronger, climate-smart varieties. 🔗legumegeneration.eu/crops/ #lentil #legumebreeding #sustainableagriculture

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