Microbiome - May 29 & 30
Wednesday, November 3
WELCOME
08:30 – 09:00
information collection
09:00 – 09:15
Opening
09:15 – 09:35
«Soil and its microorganisms, key to smart agriculture» – Mr. Carlos García Izquierdo. Research Professor (CEBAS-CSIC)
09:35 – 09:55
«Crop Production Impacts on the Soil Microbiome: Policy Innovations and Recommendations to Address Environmental Degradation, Climate Change, and Human Health» – Mrs. Jennifer Kendzior. Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment (OCB) FAO
09:55 – 10:15
«Soil microbiome: Key element for agricultural sustainability» – Mr. Agustin Murillo. Iberian Sales Manager at ALLTECH
10:15 – 10:35
«Trichoderma, a fungus that works for (almost) everything» – Mr. Enrique Monte. Professor at the University of Salamanca
10:35 – 10:55
«Biofungicide Efficacy: microbiological developments and strategy, from Natural Technology» – Mr. Javier Nacher. SEIPASA Technical Manager
10:55 – 11:45
Coffee Networking
11:45 – 12:05
«Development of a biostimulant based on PGPR bacteria associated with a mycorrhizal inoculum» – Mr. Gorka Erice, Ph.D. – Technical Director of ATENS
12:05 – 12:25
«Biological control in the field» – Mr. Wagner Bettiol. EMBRAPA Environmental Researcher
12:45 – 13:05
Fruit Break – Offered by:
13:05 – 13:25
«Clonostachys rosea, agent for the biological control of diseases» – Mr. Ruben Pascual. Development and Marketing at CQ MASSÓ
13:25 – 14:05
«INFO EVENT – TABLE ON INNOVATION AND KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER» – D. Joaquin Gómez, Director of INFO | D. Carlos García Izquierdo, Research Professor (CEBAS-CSIC) | Ms. Camino García, Director of Communication and PR of AEFA| Ms. Mª Engracia, Director of R+D+i at Orgánicos Pedrín | Gonzaga Ruiz de Gauna, Coordinator at Biovegen
14:05 – 16:00
Networking Food
16:00 – 16:20
«Use of microorganism complexes to maximize benefits in sustainable crop management» – Mr David de Scals. Technical Expert portfolio of biologicals at CORTEVA Agriscience
16:20 – 16:40«Enzymes as expression of the microbiome in soil ecosystems» – Mrs. Grazia Masciandaro. Pisa CNR Researcher
16:40 – 17:00
«New research systems with microorganisms» – Mr. Pedro Palazón. IDEAGRO Technical Director
17:20 – 17:40
Fruit Break – Offered by:
17:40 – 18:00«Application of anaerobic soil disinfestation as an alternative to chemical soil fumigation» – Mrs. Erin Rosskopf. Research Leader/Microbiologist, Citrus and Other Subtropical Products Unit
18:00 – 18:20
«Role of microorganisms in integrated nutrient management» – Mr. Pedro Fernandez. agronomic advisor
18:20 – 18:40
«Improvement of the efficient use of nitrogen through the use of prebiotic biostimulation» – Mrs. Anna Botta. Product Manager of Bioiberica Plant Health
18:40 – 19:00
«Long-term development of suppressivity against Meloidogyne incognita» – Mr. Santiago Larregla (Researcher at Neiker-Tecnalia) and Mrs. Maite Gandariasbeitia
Thursday, November 4
09:00 – 09:20«Bacterial mediated drought tolerance: current and future perspectives» – Mrs. Esther Ngumbi. Post-doctoral researcher (University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign)
09:20 – 09:40
«Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, Bacillus mojavensis and B. siamensis. Species of interest for crop improvement» – Mr. Francisco J. Soriano Pons. Technical Director of Biological Nature
09:40 – 10:00
«Foliar spray concepts and applications for microbial inoculants» – Mrs. Ana Bejarano. Researcher (Edmund Mach Foundation)
10:00 – 10:20
«Ultra-efficient biostimulation. The research response to the farmer's need» – Jose Nolasco. Strategy and Innovation Director of TRADECORP
10:20 – 10:40
«Simplifying the complexity of the soil microbiome to promote more sustainable agriculture» – Mr. Manuel Delgado Baquerizo. Ramón y Cajal Researcher (Pablo de Olavide University)
10:40 – 11:00
«Plant nutrition or edaphic microbiota? Real cases in conventional and ecological management» – Mr. Javier Vázquez. R & D Manager COMPO EXPERT Spain, Portugal and Africa
11:00 – 11:40
Coffee Networking
11:40 – 12:00
«Multidisciplinary study of a bacterial product: Improvement and efficiency in the absorption of phosphorus» – Mrs. Valeria Contartese. Head of the Department of Research and Development of GREENHAS GROUP
12:00 – 12:20«New biotechnological solutions for the diagnosis, control and monitoring of key fungal pathogens in the organic cultivation of red fruits» – Mrs. Magdalena Frąc. Environmental Biotechnology Researcher (IAPAN)
12:20 – 12:40 «Harmonic balance between Microbials - Stress - Nutrition, how to achieve it?» – Mr. Ignacio Horche. CEO of GREEN UNIVERSE
12:40 – 13:00
«Application of mycorrhizae in agriculture and the environment: milestones and challenges» – Mr. Alberto Bago. Senior Scientist CSIC (Zaidín Experimental Station)
13:00 – 13:20
«Effect of the application of biostimulants on the activity of the rhizospheric microbiome» – Mr. Felix Fernandez. Technological Intelligence Director of SYMBORG
13:20 – 13:40
«The Nitrates Directive and the current situation of nitrate pollution in Spain» – Mr. Gorka Barrio. European Commission Technician
13:40 – 14:00
Conclusions and closure
* Program subject to change
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