ECRs suggested adding new topics, especially since Hydrosensing bridges physics + biology, two very different scientific disciplines.

Talking openly about challenges helps keep expectations realistic.

... with Bjørn Torger Stokke, Martijn Vandegehuchte, & Kirsten Krause (UiT).

#StrawberryWalls expands from @hydrosensing.bsky.social work taking knowledge further, from water sensing to heat stress & pest resistance.

Interested? Watch this space for updates!

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... and Fragaria vesca (wild strawberry 🍓) to:

🌡️ examine cell wall mechanics in heat adaptation
🦠 test how higher temperatures affect pest/pathogen infections
🌾 lay groundwork for more resilient crops

The team spans physics, biology, & ecology led by Prof. Thorsten Hamann (NTNU)...

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As the Arctic warms 4× faster than the global average, new farmland may open in northern latitudes... but pests & pathogens are moving north too.

The project aims to understand how plants cope with these twin challenges and will study Arabidopsis thaliana...

#ClimateChange #PlantScience

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Enjoy the picture to see moments from the visit — from the Robin Hood statue to the lab and evening strolls through Nottingham! 🌿

@uniregensburg.bsky.social

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The visit highlighted the spirit of our project: connecting scientists across borders and disciplines to advance cutting-edge research together to uncover the mechanisms plants use to perceive water stress.

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During this visit, Christine Ziegler @ziegler-lab-ur.bsky.social joined Malcolm Bennett in their lab at the University of Nottingham, while Eilon Shani @eilonshani.bsky.social also happened to be visiting the same research center — a perfect coincidence for a productive and friendly reunion!

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Congratulations, to the Nottingham University team, specially Dr Poonam Mehra (in the picture)! 🌱