Tom Heaven
@tcheaven.bsky.social
Molecular plant microbe interactions, genomics, bioinformatics, powdery mildew, scab, psyllids, Candidatus liberibacter, Podosphaera, Venturia
➡️ Overall, the UK HE sector is not delivering graduates with the skill set outlined in numerous reports as required to enable food production in a changing climate. Our research highlights the need for curriculum reviews and greater focus on plant science.
February 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
➡️ Overall, the UK HE sector is not delivering graduates with the skill set outlined in numerous reports as required to enable food production in a changing climate. Our research highlights the need for curriculum reviews and greater focus on plant science.
📊 We found a surprising lack of consistency in plant science teaching. The only common curricula we identified was limited to the 18 courses we grouped as Plant Science, which are delivered by just 9 institutions.
February 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
📊 We found a surprising lack of consistency in plant science teaching. The only common curricula we identified was limited to the 18 courses we grouped as Plant Science, which are delivered by just 9 institutions.
🔍 We found a wide diversity in the information made available by university websites on course structures and module content. As a result a prospective student/employer interested in plant science will find it virtually impossible to determine which degree will deliver the skills they need.
February 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🔍 We found a wide diversity in the information made available by university websites on course structures and module content. As a result a prospective student/employer interested in plant science will find it virtually impossible to determine which degree will deliver the skills they need.
⚠️ Skills shortages in crucial areas like soil science and plant pathology are well-documented. Yet, our data shows these topics are often overlooked in general biology courses. #FoodSecurity #PlantBlindness #SkillsGap
February 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
⚠️ Skills shortages in crucial areas like soil science and plant pathology are well-documented. Yet, our data shows these topics are often overlooked in general biology courses. #FoodSecurity #PlantBlindness #SkillsGap
...recognised as the primary vector of 'carrot yellows' by carrot growers in Northern Europe. This research provides valuable insights into the evolution of psyllids and their interactions with phytopathogenic bacteria. Ultimately, this will lead to more effective pest management strategies. 🌱
December 6, 2024 at 9:15 PM
...recognised as the primary vector of 'carrot yellows' by carrot growers in Northern Europe. This research provides valuable insights into the evolution of psyllids and their interactions with phytopathogenic bacteria. Ultimately, this will lead to more effective pest management strategies. 🌱
...psyllids. We identified gene families linked to insecticide resistance, which could explain their ability to survive control measures. 🧬
With the help of collaborators in Scotland, Finland, Norway, and Austria we also discovered genetic subpopulations within Dyspersa apicalis, which is...
With the help of collaborators in Scotland, Finland, Norway, and Austria we also discovered genetic subpopulations within Dyspersa apicalis, which is...
December 6, 2024 at 9:15 PM
...psyllids. We identified gene families linked to insecticide resistance, which could explain their ability to survive control measures. 🧬
With the help of collaborators in Scotland, Finland, Norway, and Austria we also discovered genetic subpopulations within Dyspersa apicalis, which is...
With the help of collaborators in Scotland, Finland, Norway, and Austria we also discovered genetic subpopulations within Dyspersa apicalis, which is...
This work from the
@saskiahogenhout.bsky.social lab was part of the CALIBER project, evaluating the risk of Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum in UK carrots, potatoes and tomatoes (hubs.ly/Q02wxL-30). Our high-quality genome assemblies revealed insights into the genetic makeup of these...
@saskiahogenhout.bsky.social lab was part of the CALIBER project, evaluating the risk of Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum in UK carrots, potatoes and tomatoes (hubs.ly/Q02wxL-30). Our high-quality genome assemblies revealed insights into the genetic makeup of these...
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December 6, 2024 at 9:15 PM
This work from the
@saskiahogenhout.bsky.social lab was part of the CALIBER project, evaluating the risk of Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum in UK carrots, potatoes and tomatoes (hubs.ly/Q02wxL-30). Our high-quality genome assemblies revealed insights into the genetic makeup of these...
@saskiahogenhout.bsky.social lab was part of the CALIBER project, evaluating the risk of Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum in UK carrots, potatoes and tomatoes (hubs.ly/Q02wxL-30). Our high-quality genome assemblies revealed insights into the genetic makeup of these...
Reposted by Tom Heaven
If you'd like a condensed version of this story, and also another recent preprint from the @saskiahogenhout.bsky.social lab here's a talk I recently gave at the Tulip graduate school in Toulouse
youtu.be/9EoC6Zd6f_k?...
youtu.be/9EoC6Zd6f_k?...
Samuel Mugford-Molecular mechanisms of plant immune suppression by virulence factors in aphid saliva
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December 4, 2024 at 8:31 AM
If you'd like a condensed version of this story, and also another recent preprint from the @saskiahogenhout.bsky.social lab here's a talk I recently gave at the Tulip graduate school in Toulouse
youtu.be/9EoC6Zd6f_k?...
youtu.be/9EoC6Zd6f_k?...