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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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rootscientists.bsky.social
📣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...
9th International Symposium on Woody Root research
www.uninsubria.eu
December 22, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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gwenkirschner.bsky.social
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"
December 15, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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📢 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
December 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
rootscientists.bsky.social
Join us for the ISRR Mini Symposium in January get your tickets here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/internatio...

#Roots #Rhizosphere
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!
eventbrite.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 1:10 PM
rootscientists.bsky.social
🌱 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...
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!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 3:07 PM
rootscientists.bsky.social
📢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...
Training Course on Rice Root Phenotyping
education.irri.org
November 26, 2025 at 11:23 AM
rootscientists.bsky.social
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...
November 25, 2025 at 7:43 AM
rootscientists.bsky.social
The latest ISRR newsletter is available online! Check it out!

www.rootresearch.org/newsletter
Newsletter — International Society of Root Research
www.rootresearch.org
November 8, 2025 at 11:09 AM
rootscientists.bsky.social
Want to be involved? As part of the event, we are having a ‘flash talk’ session so please consider submitting a 100-word summary on what you would like to talk about in relation to the rhizosphere. Flash talks will be 2 -3 minutes and a great opportunity to engage with the global audience!
November 8, 2025 at 11:08 AM
rootscientists.bsky.social
Professor Radutoiu has been awarded the medal for her work on molecular mechanisms that govern plant–microbe interactions. Additionally, we are delighted to have William King, Davide Bulgarelli, Uta Paszkowski, Corne Pieterse and Connor Fitzpatrick presenting.
November 8, 2025 at 11:08 AM
rootscientists.bsky.social
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...
November 8, 2025 at 11:08 AM
rootscientists.bsky.social
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...
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...
forms.gle
October 14, 2025 at 3:06 PM
rootscientists.bsky.social
📆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
September 15, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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aabiologists.bsky.social
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
September 10, 2025 at 11:41 AM
rootscientists.bsky.social
Opportunity: Independent Fellowship in Plant-Associated Microbial Interactions at JIC. www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/in...
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…
www.jic.ac.uk
July 16, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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plantecohutton.bsky.social
🌱 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
July 11, 2025 at 8:06 AM
rootscientists.bsky.social
🤓 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
Words international society of root research on a dark rooty background with light heading and logi
July 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Check out the IBH seminar of Dr Rahul Bhosale from @uniofnottingham.bsky.social

Genetic and environmental regulation of #root angle in cereal crops 🧪

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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.
barleyhub.org
July 2, 2025 at 9:20 AM
rootscientists.bsky.social
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-...
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.
barleyhub.org
July 2, 2025 at 9:18 AM
rootscientists.bsky.social
Check out the IBH seminar of Nikola Korinkova, PhD student in Biochemistry at Palacký University Olomouc.

Advances in Understanding Crown #Root Formation in #Barley

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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.
barleyhub.org
July 2, 2025 at 9:15 AM
rootscientists.bsky.social
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-...
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.
barleyhub.org
July 2, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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@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)
June 18, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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borjana-a.bsky.social
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 🧪
June 18, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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courtneyherms.bsky.social
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!
June 18, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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borjana-a.bsky.social
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
June 18, 2025 at 9:40 AM