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Association of Applied Biologists @aabiologists.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

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🌾🌾 ISRFG 2026 🌾🌾 A few highlights from a phenomenal week at The Royal Society for the International Symposium on Rice Functional Genomics 2026 🌾 @oryzanet.bsky.social @royalsociety.org #plantscience #isrfg2026

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Association of Applied Biologists @aabiologists.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

It was truly a week of excellent science all round 👏 A huge congratulations to our OrzyaNet & New Phytologist early-career poster prize winners: 🌾 Aishwarya Shankhapal 🌾 Joram Dongus ☀️ Isabel Bojanini ☀️ Maurizio Di Marzo ☀️ Gopal Misra @newphyt.bsky.social @oryzanet.bsky.social

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OryzaNet @oryzanet.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

This year the global ISRFG26 is being organised by the AAB and OryzaNet network. The 2026 meeting will take place over 3 days at the historic Royal Society in Central London. The meeting will include a keynote by Prof Adam Price, plenary and concurrent sessions, poster session and workshops.

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OryzaNet @oryzanet.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Congratulations to Oryzanet co-lead Professor Julie Gray 👏 Professor Gray led her team at the University of Sheffield School of Biosciences in securing £800,000 project funding by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). Read more in the link below 👉 lnkd.in/eAWiw8a4

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OryzaNet @oryzanet.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Thank you for registering for last week’s webinar all ‘aabout’ Rice. In case you missed it, you can now catch up on the talks over on the aab YouTube channel now. www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0SR... And read Guilherme’s open access paper at Annals of Applied Biology: doi.org/10.1111/aab....

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OryzaNet @oryzanet.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Jun 30, 2026 10:00 AM As part of the ongoing webinar series 'all aabout' plant sciences and sustainable agriculture, the AAB is proud to present 'all aabout' Rice on behalf of Oryzanet, www.oryzanet.com www.aab.org.uk/event/aab-we... Register for free us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

OryzaNet @oryzanet.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

ISRFG26 is being organised by the UKRI-funded OryzaNet network in collaboration with the Association of Applied Biologist ISRFG26 takes place at The Royal Society in Central London. **Early-Bird registration has been extended and will now close on June 30th 2026** lnkd.in/e-fsKw9E

OryzaNet @oryzanet.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Scientists at the University of Nottingham are helping to develop new varieties of rice that may withstand drought. The researchers are experimenting with rice plants with climate-resilient gene variants in special "growth rooms" at the university's Sutton Bonington campus. lnkd.in/dNm4TKU3

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OryzaNet @oryzanet.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Bacterial leaf streak disease resistance genes The Rice Science Center at Kasetsart University have discovered a Thai rice variety with an unusual resistance Read more in Frontiers in Plant Science. doi.org/10.3389/fpls... Or join our webinar 'all aabout' Rice. lnkd.in/eCyqhRjd

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OryzaNet @oryzanet.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

🌾 We’re live! Have you visited our OryzaNet website yet Explore the site & Join the network!! Learn about our work and activities Discover upcoming events and opportunities 🔗 www.oryzanet.com

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Association of Applied Biologists @aabiologists.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

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⏰ Abstract submission for ISRFG2026 talks closes today! ⏰ Join our invited speakers sharing fundamental science for climate resilient rice 🌾🌍 Submit your abstracts now! 👉 cvent.me/8VvnrA #plantscience #rice #genomics @oryzanet.bsky.social

OryzaNet @oryzanet.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Hidden Chemistry at the Root: Imaging Reveals How Rice Shapes Its Soil Environment New bioimaging research reveals how rice roots reshape flooded soils, creating dynamic micro-scale patterns of nutrients and elements. www.oryzanet.com/news/hidden-... #RiceResearch #PlantScience

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OryzaNet | Hidden Chemistry at the Root: Imaging Reveals How Rice Shapes Its Soil Environment

A new study published in Environmental and Experimental Botany uses advanced bioimaging techniques to reveal how rice roots actively reshape the chemical environment of flooded soils at a microscopic scale.

Plantae.org @plantaeofficial.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

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📣 Join us for the upcoming Plantae webinar on April 27 at 10:00 am Eastern time, hosted by the 2026 Plantae Fellows.🌱 👉 Free registration at buff.ly/yDFsgTp #PlantScience

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Molecular Plant & Plant Communications @mplantpcom.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Mol Plant Apr 2026 issue🎉Cover Story: A positive feedback loop formed between OsFTIP9 and OSH1 orchestrates temperature-sensitive seed germination in rice (Zhang et al., 2026). Cover design: Liang Shao, Zhixiang Zha, Liang Zhang, Ying Chen. cell.com/molecular-pl...

OryzaNet @oryzanet.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

📢 @aibio-uk.bsky.social 3rd Annual Conference 2026. Bringing together AI + bioscience. 8–9 June, University of Aberdeen (in-person & online) aibio.ac.uk/events/aibio... Talks, posters, workshops & networking opportunities. 🎟️ £60 in person | £25 online 💡 Scholarships available #AI #Biosciences

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OryzaNet @oryzanet.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Sharing a great opportunity from the BBSRC-funded UK Plant Epigenetics Network (UK-PEN) 🌱 📅 11–12 June 2026 📍 University of Dundee (hybrid & free to attend) forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... Register by 17 April — in-person spaces limited! #PlantScience #Epigenetics

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OryzaNet @oryzanet.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

🌾 Welcome to OryzaNet Our website is now live, connecting people, expertise, and collaboration across global rice research. 🔗 www.oryzanet.com Explore the network, get involved, and stay up to date.

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Cereals & Grains Association @cerealsgrains.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

The Future of rice is in the genes. Dr. Julie Thomas brings cutting-edge genetics research to our Rice Course. Learn how genomics, gene editing & breeding technologies are addressing climate challenges and improving rice quality. May 20-21 | Register: bit.ly/47XFOI8

Ranked News @rankednews.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

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Study paves the way for growing perennial rice: A research team in Shanghai has identified and cloned a "longevity gene," EBT1, in wild rice, a breakthrough that could transform rice cultivation from an annual to a perennial crop. This discovery, detailed in the journ… ranked.news/352503?u=b

PLANT, SOIL AND ENVIRONMENT @jplantsoilenviron.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

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📢 New Research Alert Title: Nitrogen application rates mediate rice cooking quality by interfering with root anatomical and senescence physiological traits Authors: Li Wang, Jing Cao, Hao Cheng, Qinyao Meng, Haojing Li, Guowei DOI: doi.org/10.17221/20/... 🔑 #OryzaSativa #RiceNutrition

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Nitrogen application rates mediate rice cooking quality by interfering with root anatomical and senescence physiological traits

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Journal of Experimental Botany @jxbotany.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

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🖥️🌾 RESEARCH 🌾🖥️ Internal micro-CT image enhancement method for rice seedling stems based on a pre-enhancement network and diffusion model – Xue et al. 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/jxb/... #PlantScience 🧪

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Xabier Simón Martínez de Goñi @martinezgonixs.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

I am at #Monogram2026 today presenting my poster on pearl millet-rice intergrafts! 🌾 My research focuses on their physiological performance under extreme drought stress, specifically looking at how we can improve water-use efficiency and drought tolerance💧 #PlantScience

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The Pallavi Singh Lab @thepallavisinghlab.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

We are proud to see our Master student, Ella Whiteley, presenting her research at #Monogram2026! 🌾 Her poster explores RNAi rice mutants for aquaporins and evaluates their photosynthetic performance. #PlantScience

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The Pallavi Singh Lab @thepallavisinghlab.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Exciting to share that our Research Assistant, Mouesanao Kandjoze, is presenting a poster on how grafting different rice varieties can be used to improve photosynthetic efficiency in #Monogram2026 🌾 This research is a key part of our efforts to boost crop resilience and productivity. #PlantScience

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OryzaNet @oryzanet.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

🚀 Can you explain your research to a 5-year-old? Take part in Space Park Leicester’s new competitions for a chance to win £150! 👉 Submit your entry to Dr Swann (zoe.swann@leicester.ac.uk) by Wed 8 April. More info: www.space-park.co.uk/2026/03/rese...

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Experts at Space Park Leicester are running a series of competitions to celebrate the wide-ranging contributions of researchers to society.

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Molecular Plant & Plant Communications @mplantpcom.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

A phased small interfering RNA acts in an OsAGO2-dependent manner to mediate OsARF7 cleavage and promote male fertility in rice #research #PlantCommunications cell.com/plant-commun...

California Rice Commission @ricenews.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

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Shorebirds once relied on vast Central Valley wetlands. Today, California rice helps fill that gap. Research shows 472,794 acres of rice are needed to support breeding shorebirds, with 373,540 acres of flooded fields supporting them during migration.

WIMI Biotech @wimi-bio-tech.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

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At #WIMIBiotech, we know that high-quality #genetictransformation is the backbone of breakthrough plant research. Whether you're working with #rice or complex #maize genotypes, our optimized #Agrobacterium-mediated protocols ensure stable, high-efficiency results. 📊 Contact: sales@wimibiotech.com

WIMI Biotech @wimi-bio-tech.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

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🌾 Exciting news — we're now offering gene editing & transformation services for Leymus chinensis (Chinese Wild Rye)! ✂️ CRISPR knockout 🌱 Agrobacterium transformation 📦 Deliver in 6–8 months DM or drop a comment if you're curious! #PlantBiotech #CRISPR #GeneEditing #Grassland

American Society for Horticultural Science @ashs-hort.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

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ASHS Webinar - Register now! 2nd webinar in the Plant Innovation Forum (PIF) webinar series Open Germplasm Resources and Technologies for Researchers and Growers March 9, 1:00 pm EDT ashs.org/general/custom.asp?page=AS…

Molecular Plant & Plant Communications @mplantpcom.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

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Rice2035: A decadal vision for rice research and breeding #perspective #MolecularPlant cell.com/molecular-pl...

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OryzaNet @oryzanet.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Travel grants of up to £500 are available to support attendance at ISRFG 2026 web.cvent.com/event/35bb6d... ‪ The scheme is open to students and early career professionals (within 5 years of completing full-time education) 🔗 How to apply: www.aab.org.uk/conferences/...

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OryzaNet @oryzanet.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

🌾 Attending ISRFG in London this September? Travel grants of up to £500 available for students & ECRs (no AAB membership required). Apply here 👉 www.aab.org.uk/conferences/...

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WIMI Biotech @wimi-bio-tech.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

🌾🌽 Maize & Rice Transformation: The Dual Powerhouse. ✅ High efficiency for Indica/Japonica rice varieties. ✅ Robust protocols for Maize inbred lines. One partner, two major crops. Accelerate your functional genomics research today! #CerealCrops #Maize #RiceResearch #PlantTransformation #WimiBiotech