Julien Ponchart
@julponchart.bsky.social
Molecular Biologist/Ecologist (🧬🐝🌼) in 🇧🇪
PhD in Forest Sciences (🧬🌲🍄) from @universitelaval.bsky.social 🇨🇦
Plantologist 🌿 - Biased torwards 🏴
PhD in Forest Sciences (🧬🌲🍄) from @universitelaval.bsky.social 🇨🇦
Plantologist 🌿 - Biased torwards 🏴
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🐝 Pollinators are worth billions. A new study from the FLOWer Lab shows they secure over €2B/year for PT agriculture, with €1.1B coming from wild pollinators. Protecting them is essential for our food, economy and future.
Read it: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
News: www.uc.pt/fctuc/notici...
Read it: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
News: www.uc.pt/fctuc/notici...
Pollinator contribution to crop production: a temporal and economic assessment in Portugal - Regional Environmental Change
Pollination is a key ecosystem service that supports agriculture and food security, with significant economic relevance. Yet, national-scale assessments remain scarce, despite their critical role in i...
link.springer.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:21 PM
🐝 Pollinators are worth billions. A new study from the FLOWer Lab shows they secure over €2B/year for PT agriculture, with €1.1B coming from wild pollinators. Protecting them is essential for our food, economy and future.
Read it: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
News: www.uc.pt/fctuc/notici...
Read it: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
News: www.uc.pt/fctuc/notici...
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Final version published:
Lehmann et al.
Research landscape of experiments on global change effects on mycorrhizas
nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Lehmann et al.
Research landscape of experiments on global change effects on mycorrhizas
nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
October 23, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Final version published:
Lehmann et al.
Research landscape of experiments on global change effects on mycorrhizas
nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Lehmann et al.
Research landscape of experiments on global change effects on mycorrhizas
nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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What if classrooms could generate biodiversity data? BeeCode Berlin helped students study honeybees using Bento Lab:
🐝 Insights into honeybee subspecies
🐝 The role of genetic diversity in resilience
🐝 DNA hackathons and poster event
🔗 Find out more: bento.bio/story/dna-ba...
🐝 Insights into honeybee subspecies
🐝 The role of genetic diversity in resilience
🐝 DNA hackathons and poster event
🔗 Find out more: bento.bio/story/dna-ba...
Honeybee DNA Barcoding for Subspecies Identification
Discover how BeeCode Berlin used Bento Lab to empower high school students in DNA barcoding honeybees, uncovering Berlin’s bee genetic diversity. Learn about honeybee subspecies and hands-on citizen s...
bento.bio
October 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
What if classrooms could generate biodiversity data? BeeCode Berlin helped students study honeybees using Bento Lab:
🐝 Insights into honeybee subspecies
🐝 The role of genetic diversity in resilience
🐝 DNA hackathons and poster event
🔗 Find out more: bento.bio/story/dna-ba...
🐝 Insights into honeybee subspecies
🐝 The role of genetic diversity in resilience
🐝 DNA hackathons and poster event
🔗 Find out more: bento.bio/story/dna-ba...
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Academic and grey literature searches in 11 European languages identified over 2,000 records of floral resource traits, complementing existing databases. #languagebarriers
doi.org/10.1002/2688...
doi.org/10.1002/2688...
Reviewing published and grey literature in local European languages to supplement existing databases on floral resource traits
We collected data on plant phenology, density of flowers and production of floral resources in European countries, using published and grey literature written in 11 local languages. The collection co...
doi.org
August 15, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Academic and grey literature searches in 11 European languages identified over 2,000 records of floral resource traits, complementing existing databases. #languagebarriers
doi.org/10.1002/2688...
doi.org/10.1002/2688...
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A French petition calling for the repeal of a controversial bill that allows the reintroduction of a banned pesticide known to damage ecosystems has reached over 1,000,000 signatures in a matter of days.
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
Record-breaking French petition aims to thwart return of 'bee killer' pesticide
A French petition calling for the repeal of a controversial bill that allows the reintroduction of a banned pesticide known to damage ecosystems garnered more than 1,000,000 signatures in a matter of…
www.france24.com
July 21, 2025 at 3:11 PM
A French petition calling for the repeal of a controversial bill that allows the reintroduction of a banned pesticide known to damage ecosystems has reached over 1,000,000 signatures in a matter of days.
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
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NEW RESEARCH!
Europe's cultural landscapes are under threat and so are the people who’ve long cared for them. 👇🧵 1/3
Read the full paper: https://f.mtr.cool/evgcudbtqh
Europe's cultural landscapes are under threat and so are the people who’ve long cared for them. 👇🧵 1/3
Read the full paper: https://f.mtr.cool/evgcudbtqh
July 3, 2025 at 9:40 AM
NEW RESEARCH!
Europe's cultural landscapes are under threat and so are the people who’ve long cared for them. 👇🧵 1/3
Read the full paper: https://f.mtr.cool/evgcudbtqh
Europe's cultural landscapes are under threat and so are the people who’ve long cared for them. 👇🧵 1/3
Read the full paper: https://f.mtr.cool/evgcudbtqh
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Our paper shows that most ectomycorrhizal fungal species (83% of OTUs) are "dark taxa": species we detect in DNA, but can't match to known species names. We map global "darkspots" - the parts of the world most in need of more research. @spun.earth @ethz.ch www.cell.com/current-biol...
The biogeography and conservation of Earth’s ‘dark’ ectomycorrhizal fungi
In this review, van Galen et al. use global soil metabarcoding databases to evaluate
current estimates of the total number of ectomycorrhizal (EcM) fungal species on Earth,
outline the current state o...
www.cell.com
June 10, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Our paper shows that most ectomycorrhizal fungal species (83% of OTUs) are "dark taxa": species we detect in DNA, but can't match to known species names. We map global "darkspots" - the parts of the world most in need of more research. @spun.earth @ethz.ch www.cell.com/current-biol...
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Et voici la version complète de l'article 🦅🐦🏔🌍🌐🧪
May 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Et voici la version complète de l'article 🦅🐦🏔🌍🌐🧪
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Latest research from the Journal of Applied Ecology highlights the impact of microplastics on honey bee health and honey quality. These tiny pollutants, introduced through the environment and beekeeping equipment, can disrupt honey bee immunity and alter honey composition 🍯
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May 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Latest research from the Journal of Applied Ecology highlights the impact of microplastics on honey bee health and honey quality. These tiny pollutants, introduced through the environment and beekeeping equipment, can disrupt honey bee immunity and alter honey composition 🍯
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📣The Soil Cluster is participating to the Biodiversity challenge organized by WUR to share its enthusiasm about soil biodiversity 🪱🦠🌱
Where: Wageningen market square
When: Saturday 24th April from 9 am till 15!
For more information check: www.wur.nl/en/research-...
Where: Wageningen market square
When: Saturday 24th April from 9 am till 15!
For more information check: www.wur.nl/en/research-...
May 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM
📣The Soil Cluster is participating to the Biodiversity challenge organized by WUR to share its enthusiasm about soil biodiversity 🪱🦠🌱
Where: Wageningen market square
When: Saturday 24th April from 9 am till 15!
For more information check: www.wur.nl/en/research-...
Where: Wageningen market square
When: Saturday 24th April from 9 am till 15!
For more information check: www.wur.nl/en/research-...
Reposted by Julien Ponchart
A three-year study on urban pollinators in 18 parks in Vancouver. 🌳 🌸 🐝
🌎 🧪 🪳 🪲
ici.radio-canada.ca/info/videos/...
🌎 🧪 🪳 🪲
ici.radio-canada.ca/info/videos/...
Pollinisateurs : le pouvoir des prairies dans les parcs | Info | Radio-Canada
Des chercheurs de l’Université de la Colombie-Britannique ont observé que de simples petits changements dans les espaces verts urbains peuvent faire une grande différence pour les pollinisateurs.
ici.radio-canada.ca
May 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
A three-year study on urban pollinators in 18 parks in Vancouver. 🌳 🌸 🐝
🌎 🧪 🪳 🪲
ici.radio-canada.ca/info/videos/...
🌎 🧪 🪳 🪲
ici.radio-canada.ca/info/videos/...
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A study in Environmental Pollution examines ecological and health risks in farmland soil with pesticide contamination. Study finds that pesticides threaten the health of the soil microbiome.
#microbiome #organic #pesticides #health #soil #agriculture
Blog Post: ow.ly/1RA450VRUiE
#microbiome #organic #pesticides #health #soil #agriculture
Blog Post: ow.ly/1RA450VRUiE
Adding to Wide Body of Science, Study Finds Pesticide Residues Threaten Health of Soil Microbiome - Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog
The declining soil health noted with pesticide residues threatens both ecosystem and human health, as well as crop productivity.
ow.ly
May 13, 2025 at 5:23 PM
A study in Environmental Pollution examines ecological and health risks in farmland soil with pesticide contamination. Study finds that pesticides threaten the health of the soil microbiome.
#microbiome #organic #pesticides #health #soil #agriculture
Blog Post: ow.ly/1RA450VRUiE
#microbiome #organic #pesticides #health #soil #agriculture
Blog Post: ow.ly/1RA450VRUiE
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*Great part-time role for a Scottish tree enthusiast* 👇
JOB OPPORTUNITY | TREE SEED COLLECTION PROJECT ASSISTANT 🌱
Be part of enhancing the availability of #NativeTrees. 🌳
Salary: £22,948 - £25,347
Hours: 14 hours p/w - 1 year fixed term contract
Deadline: Sunday 25 May
Apply now 👉 treesforlife.org.uk/about-us/wor...
@wtscotsocial.bsky.social
Be part of enhancing the availability of #NativeTrees. 🌳
Salary: £22,948 - £25,347
Hours: 14 hours p/w - 1 year fixed term contract
Deadline: Sunday 25 May
Apply now 👉 treesforlife.org.uk/about-us/wor...
@wtscotsocial.bsky.social
May 12, 2025 at 8:01 AM
*Great part-time role for a Scottish tree enthusiast* 👇
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🐦🎶 Tomorrow is #DawnChorusDay - a perfect opportunity to wake up early and enjoy the beauty of early morning birdsong. As dawn emerges, songbirds start singing to attract a mate and mark their territory.
Top tip 💡 Use the Merlin Bird ID app to improve your bird ID skills!
Top tip 💡 Use the Merlin Bird ID app to improve your bird ID skills!
May 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🐦🎶 Tomorrow is #DawnChorusDay - a perfect opportunity to wake up early and enjoy the beauty of early morning birdsong. As dawn emerges, songbirds start singing to attract a mate and mark their territory.
Top tip 💡 Use the Merlin Bird ID app to improve your bird ID skills!
Top tip 💡 Use the Merlin Bird ID app to improve your bird ID skills!
Reposted by Julien Ponchart
Help shape the future of plant metabarcoding with METAPLANTCODE's stakeholder survey!
mbmg.pensoft.net/news/807
@biodiversaplus.bsky.social
mbmg.pensoft.net/news/807
@biodiversaplus.bsky.social
Help shape the future of plant metabarcoding with METAPLANTCODE's stakeholder survey
The METAPLANTCODE project is inviting those involved in plant metabarcoding to take part in their newly launched Stakeholder Survey. This initiative aims to better understand the perspectives, in...
mbmg.pensoft.net
April 1, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Help shape the future of plant metabarcoding with METAPLANTCODE's stakeholder survey!
mbmg.pensoft.net/news/807
@biodiversaplus.bsky.social
mbmg.pensoft.net/news/807
@biodiversaplus.bsky.social
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“To be a plant is to live in a fungal world”
~Betsy Arnold
'The future is fungal': Research finds fungi that live in healthy plants are sensitive to climate change: news.arizona.edu/news/future-...
~Betsy Arnold
'The future is fungal': Research finds fungi that live in healthy plants are sensitive to climate change: news.arizona.edu/news/future-...
January 28, 2025 at 7:45 PM
“To be a plant is to live in a fungal world”
~Betsy Arnold
'The future is fungal': Research finds fungi that live in healthy plants are sensitive to climate change: news.arizona.edu/news/future-...
~Betsy Arnold
'The future is fungal': Research finds fungi that live in healthy plants are sensitive to climate change: news.arizona.edu/news/future-...
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Novel #soilhealth methods like microbiometers and eDNA are being tested through #AI4SoilHealth 🔬
Fatemeh Hateffard explains how these methods could provide a more holistic understanding of our soils at #SoilHealthNow!
Read more in her recent blog: ai4soilhealth.eu/new-in-situ-me…
Fatemeh Hateffard explains how these methods could provide a more holistic understanding of our soils at #SoilHealthNow!
Read more in her recent blog: ai4soilhealth.eu/new-in-situ-me…
April 8, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Novel #soilhealth methods like microbiometers and eDNA are being tested through #AI4SoilHealth 🔬
Fatemeh Hateffard explains how these methods could provide a more holistic understanding of our soils at #SoilHealthNow!
Read more in her recent blog: ai4soilhealth.eu/new-in-situ-me…
Fatemeh Hateffard explains how these methods could provide a more holistic understanding of our soils at #SoilHealthNow!
Read more in her recent blog: ai4soilhealth.eu/new-in-situ-me…
Reposted by Julien Ponchart
There is strong evidence that soil health and biodiversity can improve under #RegenerativeAgricultural practices according to a new @britishecologicalsociety.org report
But to achieve the best results, multiple practices should be used together
www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/our-...
But to achieve the best results, multiple practices should be used together
www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/our-...
Our policy work - British Ecological Society
We support governments with policy recommendations backed by the best ecological evidence.
www.britishecologicalsociety.org
April 4, 2025 at 2:37 PM
There is strong evidence that soil health and biodiversity can improve under #RegenerativeAgricultural practices according to a new @britishecologicalsociety.org report
But to achieve the best results, multiple practices should be used together
www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/our-...
But to achieve the best results, multiple practices should be used together
www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/our-...
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Le castor fait barrage à la crise de la biodiversité ! 🦫✊
🎙️ Rémi Luglia, président de la SNPN, était sur @franceculture.fr dans La Science, CQFD. Un épisode résolument positif qui présente les bienfaits de la présence du castor dans nos cours d'eau et rivières.
📻 www.radiofrance.fr/francecultur...
🎙️ Rémi Luglia, président de la SNPN, était sur @franceculture.fr dans La Science, CQFD. Un épisode résolument positif qui présente les bienfaits de la présence du castor dans nos cours d'eau et rivières.
📻 www.radiofrance.fr/francecultur...
Castors, les dents de la rivière
En tant qu’espèce ingénieur, le castor joue depuis des millions d’années un rôle majeur dans la formation de très nombreuses zones humides, contribuant à façonner les paysages. Longtemps considéré com...
www.radiofrance.fr
March 28, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Le castor fait barrage à la crise de la biodiversité ! 🦫✊
🎙️ Rémi Luglia, président de la SNPN, était sur @franceculture.fr dans La Science, CQFD. Un épisode résolument positif qui présente les bienfaits de la présence du castor dans nos cours d'eau et rivières.
📻 www.radiofrance.fr/francecultur...
🎙️ Rémi Luglia, président de la SNPN, était sur @franceculture.fr dans La Science, CQFD. Un épisode résolument positif qui présente les bienfaits de la présence du castor dans nos cours d'eau et rivières.
📻 www.radiofrance.fr/francecultur...
Reposted by Julien Ponchart
#history #botany #art 🌱
Reynoutria japonica / Fallopia japonica - Japanese Knotweed
A botanical horror story. c1880, the worlds most invasive #plants are cool and trendy & appear in gardening magazines.
Unintended consequences...
powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:ls...
www.cabi.org/invasivespec...
Reynoutria japonica / Fallopia japonica - Japanese Knotweed
A botanical horror story. c1880, the worlds most invasive #plants are cool and trendy & appear in gardening magazines.
Unintended consequences...
powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:ls...
www.cabi.org/invasivespec...
March 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
#history #botany #art 🌱
Reynoutria japonica / Fallopia japonica - Japanese Knotweed
A botanical horror story. c1880, the worlds most invasive #plants are cool and trendy & appear in gardening magazines.
Unintended consequences...
powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:ls...
www.cabi.org/invasivespec...
Reynoutria japonica / Fallopia japonica - Japanese Knotweed
A botanical horror story. c1880, the worlds most invasive #plants are cool and trendy & appear in gardening magazines.
Unintended consequences...
powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:ls...
www.cabi.org/invasivespec...
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Wild beavers have legally returned to English waterways for the first time in four centuries.
Alex Thomson explains why the release of these remarkable engineers into the wetlands of Purbeck in Dorset is so important.
Alex Thomson explains why the release of these remarkable engineers into the wetlands of Purbeck in Dorset is so important.
End of ‘beaver bombing’ as wild beavers legally return to England
Four beavers released and this will be the first official, legal release of these creatures into the wild in England, in four centuries - as opposed to the releases into fenced areas.
www.channel4.com
March 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Wild beavers have legally returned to English waterways for the first time in four centuries.
Alex Thomson explains why the release of these remarkable engineers into the wetlands of Purbeck in Dorset is so important.
Alex Thomson explains why the release of these remarkable engineers into the wetlands of Purbeck in Dorset is so important.
Reposted by Julien Ponchart
As dismissals and program closures mount at agencies like the USDA-ARS, ripple effects will include more pests in fields, fewer pollinators, rising food costs, and more invasive species. Learn more in part one of a new series on impacts of cuts to federal funding for insect science. buff.ly/tzR2Ta7
The Far-Reaching Harms of Cuts to Entomological Research, Part 1
Pretending that federal cuts to entomological research will save money is like deciding to save on farming costs by not buying seeds—you're cutting the very foundation of future growth and…
entomologytoday.org
March 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
As dismissals and program closures mount at agencies like the USDA-ARS, ripple effects will include more pests in fields, fewer pollinators, rising food costs, and more invasive species. Learn more in part one of a new series on impacts of cuts to federal funding for insect science. buff.ly/tzR2Ta7
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Great blog by @abigaillowe.bsky.social all about plants for pollinators in gardens and how DNA metabarcoding can be used to find out what plants pollinators are visiting 🐝
Dr Abigail Lowe presents her research using DNA to explore the intricate relationships between organisms in gardens in our latest entoLIVE blog.
Plants for Pollinators: Using DNA to Explore Relationships in Gardens
Dr Abigail Lowe presents her research using DNA to explore the intricate relationships between organisms in gardens.
biologicalrecording.co.uk
January 25, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Great blog by @abigaillowe.bsky.social all about plants for pollinators in gardens and how DNA metabarcoding can be used to find out what plants pollinators are visiting 🐝