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International Society of Root Research

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Bringing together scientists from all over the world with a deep interest in roots and their activities.

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International Society of Root Research @rootscientists.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Don't miss this #root session at the next International #Grassland Congress 2027 (13-18 June 2027, Leipzig, Germany)! See instructions below to submit an abstract. Abstract submission deadline: October 2, 2026
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International Society of Root Research @rootscientists.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Latest edition of the ISRR Newsletter out now. Link in the comments.
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International Society of Root Research @rootscientists.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
📅 SAVE THE DATE for the ISRR 13th International Symposium 12th - 17th September, 2027 In Beijing, China. Planning is underway and details will be shared when we have them.
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International Society of Root Research @rootscientists.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
The first #conference and #workshop on the #Rhizotest method will be September 2026. Abstract submission closes April 30th. rhizotest.cirad.fr/en
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International Society of Root Research @rootscientists.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
🤓 The latest edition of the ISRR Newsletter has been published on the website! Will you check it out? www.rootresearch.org/newsletter
Intro to the newsletter and a world map
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Association of Applied Biologists @aabiologists.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
🌱 One week to go until our next webinar 'all aabout' Roots & Soil! 🌱 📅 Tuesday 24th Feb - 1pm GMT Register for free 👉️ buff.ly/dcXsZR4 #plantscience #sustainableagriculture @annalsapplbio.bsky.social
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PlantEcoHutton @plantecohutton.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
We hosted the ISRR Mini Symposium last week with 14 talks on roots from a whole range of research fields. If you want to catch up on this the link to the recording is here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQqD... @rootscientists.bsky.social
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'Between the Roots' ISRR Mini Symposium 2026
YouTube video by ISRR-International Society of Root Research
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Association of Applied Biologists @aabiologists.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Register now for the next webinar in our series 'all aabout' #plantscience & #sustainableagriculture 🌱 This month we're 'all aabout' Roots & Soil, ft. talks from Eva Oburger @bokuvienna.bsky.social & Jason Banda @uniofnottingham.bsky.social 📅 Tuesday 24th Feb - 1pm GMT 👉️ buff.ly/dcXsZR4
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International Society of Root Research @rootscientists.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
What a fantastic summary video! Thank you! 😊 Hope it was informative and enjoyable.
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Kati Retzer @katarzynaretzer.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
www.rootresearch.org/working-groups the #ISRR organized a minisymposium to introduce all 7 working groups that address different aspects of #rootsscience #roots #plantscience International Society of Root Research @rootscientists.bsky.social
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International Society of Root Research @rootscientists.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
One week to go until the ISRR Mini Symposium! Have you booked your spot yet? It's not too late for a day of #Roots & #Rhizospere with the community. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/internatio...
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International Society of Root Research - Mini Symposium
Join us online for the International Society of Root Research Mini Symposium to dig into the latest in root and rhizosphere science!
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PlantEcoHutton @plantecohutton.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the ISRR Mini Symposium next week — a day of online presentations focused on roots 🌱 #ISRR @rootscientists.bsky.social @hutton.ac.uk
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International Society of Root Research @rootscientists.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
📣Check it out! The 9th International Symposium on Woody Root research is organized in Como (Italy) on 3-5 June 2026. Information for registration can be found on this website: www.uninsubria.eu/about-us/our...
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9th International Symposium on Woody Root research
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Gwendolyn K. Kirschner @gwenkirschner.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Rooting for roots? #PlantScience Join us online for the Mini Symposium of the International Society of Root Research @rootscientists.bsky.social Register here for free: tinyurl.com/yzeddrjx Programme👇
Bean root system, text: "Dig into the latest in root and rhizosphere science: Mini Symposium of the ISRR, January 28th 2026"
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Blanca Jazmin Reyes-Hernandez @bjazminrh.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
📢 Online event: International Society of Root Research - Mini Symposium — Wed 28 Jan 2026, 10:00–17:00 UK (12:00–18:30 UTC). Talks + discussion for anyone into root research & related topics. @rootscientists.bsky.social @rootarchitecture.bsky.social #roots #RootResearch #PlantScience #Rhizosphere
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International Society of Root Research @rootscientists.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Join us for the ISRR Mini Symposium in January get your tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/internatio... #Roots #Rhizosphere
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International Society of Root Research - Mini Symposium
Join us online for the International Society of Root Research Mini Symposium to dig into the latest in root and rhizosphere science!
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International Society of Root Research @rootscientists.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
🌱 ISRR Mini-Symposium Registration is now open! 📅 Jan 28th 2026 Join us online to dig into the latest in #root and #rhizosphere science! Don't miss out on this chance to grow your knowledge and network with fellow enthusiasts! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/internatio...
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International Society of Root Research - Mini Symposium
Join us online for the International Society of Root Research Mini Symposium to dig into the latest in root and rhizosphere science!
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International Society of Root Research @rootscientists.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
📢Training course on #Rice #Root #Phenotyping 1-week course with lectures and hands-on demos with focus on #field studies. Application deadline 15th Feb 2026 education.irri.org/technology-t...
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Training Course on Rice Root Phenotyping
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International Society of Root Research @rootscientists.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Check out this #Root methods course organised at Aarhus University in May 2026! Register using the link below. phd.tech.au.dk/for-phd-stud...
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International Society of Root Research @rootscientists.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
The latest ISRR newsletter is available online! Check it out! www.rootresearch.org/newsletter
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Newsletter — International Society of Root Research
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International Society of Root Research @rootscientists.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
There’s still time to register for the 11th ISRR Dundee Root Medal award workshop 2025: Harnessing plant-microbe interactions in the rhizosphere for plant and ecosystem benefits. Date: 25 November 2025 Awardee: Prof. Simona Radutoiu Link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dundee-roo...
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International Society of Root Research @rootscientists.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Connecting researchers across the continent. The new ISRR WG #Roots for sub-Saharan #Africa (SSA) @Mike_Adu are building a database of #Root researchers in SSA. If you work on #rootsystems in/for SSA, please take a few mins to complete the following form: forms.gle/zPbUvRXDNHbH...
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ISRR Working Group #7: Roots in Sub-Saharan Africa - Researcher Network
Please help us build the first network of researchers working on root systems in and for Sub-Saharan Africa. This form takes 3-5 minutes to complete and will connect you with colleagues, collaborative...
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International Society of Root Research @rootscientists.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
📆Save the date: ISRR Mini-symposium: Between The Roots 28th January 2026. An online event hosted by the ISRR Working Groups. Mark it in your calendars! #Roots #Rhizosphere #Soil #biology
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Association of Applied Biologists @aabiologists.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Just a few days left to submit an abstract for Roots to RegenAg ✨ Connecting science & farming, join us whatever your background! 🌱 Root-Soil Interactions 🧪 Soil Health & Biodiversity 🚜 RegenAg Practices 🧑‍🌾 Nutrient Management 🪱 Policy & uptake Deadline Friday 12 Sept 👉 buff.ly/9XnN8Q8
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International Society of Root Research @rootscientists.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Opportunity: Independent Fellowship in Plant-Associated Microbial Interactions at JIC. www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/in...
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Independent Fellowship in Plant-Associated Microbial Interactions | John Innes Centre
An exciting opportunity for an Independent Fellowship in Plant-Associated Microbial Interactions has arisen at the John Innes Centre. To read the full job description for this role…
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PlantEcoHutton @plantecohutton.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
🌱 Catch up on 4 recent IBH Root-related seminars featuring research from: 1. Dr. Riccardo Fusi – U. of Nottingham 2. Prof. Lee Hickey – U. of Queensland 3. Dr. Rahul Bhosale – U. of Nottingham @intbarleyhub.bsky.social @hutton.ac.uk
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International Society of Root Research @rootscientists.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
🤓 Have you seen the latest edition of the ISRR newsletter? If not check it out for the latest updates and info on #roots and the #rhizosphere www.rootresearch.org/newsletter
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International Society of Root Research @rootscientists.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Check out the IBH seminar of Dr Rahul Bhosale from @uniofnottingham.bsky.social Genetic and environmental regulation of #root angle in cereal crops 🧪 barleyhub.org/ibh-seminar-...
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IBH Seminar | Genetic and environmental regulation of root angle in cereal crops  - Barley Hub
IBH 2025 series of seminars: “Genetic and environmental regulation of root angle in cereal crops” presented by Dr. Rahul Bhosale.
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International Society of Root Research @rootscientists.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Check out the IBH seminar of Prof. Lee Hickey from @qaafi.bsky.social Unlocking the Hidden Half: Opportunities for Genome Editing and Machine Learning to Improve #Root Architecture in #Barley 🧪 barleyhub.org/ibh-seminar-...
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IBH Seminar | Unlocking the Hidden Half: Opportunities for Genome Editing and Machine Learning to Improve Root Architecture in Barley  - Barley Hub
IBH 2025 series of seminars: “Genetic and environmental regulation of root angle in cereal crops” presented by Dr. Rahul Bhosale.
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International Society of Root Research @rootscientists.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Check out the IBH seminar of Nikola Korinkova, PhD student in Biochemistry at Palacký University Olomouc. Advances in Understanding Crown #Root Formation in #Barley barleyhub.org/ibh-seminar-...
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IBH Seminar | Advances in Understanding Crown Root Formation in Barley  - Barley Hub
IBH 2025 series of seminars: “Genetic and environmental regulation of root angle in cereal crops” presented by Dr. Rahul Bhosale.
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International Society of Root Research @rootscientists.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Check out the IBH seminar of Dr Riccardo Fusi from @uniofnottingham.bsky.social Digging deeper: Identifying #root genes to harness stress resilience in #barley 🧪 barleyhub.org/ibh-seminar-...
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IBH Seminar | Digging deeper: Identifying root genes to harness stress resilience in barley - Barley Hub
IBH 2025 series of seminars: “Genetic and environmental regulation of root angle in cereal crops” presented by Dr. Rahul Bhosale.
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Franciska de Vries 🟥 @frantecol.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
@richphillipslab.bsky.social presenting his famous method for collecting root exudates from intact tree roots at #Rhizosphere6 🤩
Rich in front of a slide outlining the root exudate collection method from Phillips et al (2008)
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Borjana Arsova @borjana-a.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
I love jumping into topics that are rather foreign to me. Very nice lecture by Adrijan Košir " #CalciumCarbonate precipitates in the #rhizosphere: their morphology, textural traits and #ecological functions. They impact water retention& ecosystem. Look at some of these images👀 #Rhizosphere6 #CaCO3 🧪
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Courtney Herms @courtneyherms.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Very cool topic to address rhizosphere heterogeneity in the root system, using methods to sample individual root types in maize #rhizosphere6 manuscript to come soon!
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Borjana Arsova @borjana-a.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Revelation of Pseudomonas kribbensis, Serratia plymuthica and Bacillus rugosus strains from #metal #polluted peri-urban belts for lead reduction potential and growth promotion in plant system » Dr. Harshata Pal (Publication in the image) #Rhizosphere6 🧪 #Soil #bioremediation
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International Society of Root Research @rootscientists.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Excellent plenary by @frantecol.bsky.social on plant-soil interactions in a changing climate. Fascinating! #rhizosphere6
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Franciska de Vries 🟥 @frantecol.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
It’s always so nice to see @katiefield4.bsky.social talk about Mucoromycotina 🤩 Cool results on nutrient uptake and C-exchange of plants inoculated with Mucoromycotina at #Rhizo6
Katie in front of a slide on resource exchange between plants and mycorrhizal fungiKatie in front of a slide with nice Mucoromycotina photos
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Carmen Escudero Martinez @carmen-escudero.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Plenary talk by @bulgarelli-d.bsky.social Engineering the rhizosphere microbiota at @Rhizosphere6 ! Looking forward to the lab overview over the last 10 years!!!!
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Ian Lidbury @iandealidbury.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Strong start to the day with @katiefield4.bsky.social and @bulgarelli-d.bsky.social bring the plant-microbe interactions #rhizosphere6
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Dania Randi @daniarandi.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
I really enjoyed Doris Vetterlein‘s talk at the #rhizosphere6 on the legacy of rhizosphere. An important and often overlooked topic on what stays in the soil after the roots!
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Borjana Arsova @borjana-a.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
When studying rhizosphere processes, tools do help. Dr. Frederik van der Bom’s talk “From roots to resilience: can rhizosphere diversity shape future agroecosystems“ shows some nice root-rhizosphere tools/platforms in #UniCopenhagen. #Rhizosphere6
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Elsa Matthus @elsaelsam.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Day2 of #rhizosphere6 conference. Just listened to such an engaging talk by @katiefield4.bsky.social that I even forgot to take a photo. Great science uncovering the role of fine root endophytes, the #mycoromycotina. #MFRE, let's go!
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International Society of Root Research @rootscientists.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Next plenary speaker is @ehannula.bsky.social Interactions between organisms in the rhizosphere 🤩
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Joana Bergmann @joanabergmann.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
If you are at #rhizosphere6 and interested in fine root functional traits, go talk to @elsaelsam.bsky.social from @zalf.bsky.social. If you (like me - tearfully) miss out on this event, check out the paper in the thread below 😉
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Courtney Herms @courtneyherms.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Switching to Lecture Theatre 5 in #Rhizosphere6 to listen to @jonkampouris.bsky.social from @agmicro-lab.bsky.social. But don't take it from me, check out the paper here: genomebiology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
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Microbial inoculants modulate the rhizosphere microbiome, alleviate plant stress responses, and enhance maize growth at field scale - Genome Biology
Background Field inoculation of crops with beneficial microbes is a promising sustainable strategy to enhance plant fitness and nutrient acquisition. However, effectiveness can vary due to environment...
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Michaela A. Dippold @michaeladippold.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Have to admit: for #DBG2025 @unituebingen.bsky.social we cannot offer similar location than #rhizosphere6 in Edinburgh 😅 We give our best to fill the impressive halls here with some impressive outcomes: Thanks Sara for unraveling the role of #root hairs in mobilizing #phosphorus from alkaline #soils
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International Society of Root Research @rootscientists.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Next up at #rhizosphere6: @elsaelsam.bsky.social takes us on a journey about the extensions of the Root Economics Space! 🤩
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Courtney Herms @courtneyherms.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
We're in Lecture Theatre 4 now at #Rhizosphere6 - Efficient Rhizosphere for Resource Use. Marie Spohn starts us off with results from long-term field experiments to understand nutrient limitations
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Courtney Herms @courtneyherms.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Our own @fredebak.bsky.social presents his work leveraging machine learning #rhizosphere6
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Courtney Herms @courtneyherms.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Using terrible soil (almost the desert!) for finding rhizosphere traits for phosphorus uptake #rhizosphere6
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