Pheronym receives $378K NSF grant after months-long government shutdown delay - Sacramento Business Journal Pheronym's biological controls are nontoxic and contain no petroleum so they can replace chemical pesticides that are being banned all over the world.

Thank you, Mark Anderson, for this great feature of @Pheronym.com.
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The graphic is a job advertisement for a postdoctoral position in the Rhee lab. It features a background image of a nematode with the Plant Resilience Institute, Rhee lab, C-SPIRIT, and WALII logos at the top. In the middle of the graphic is a green gradient arrow with the following text: “Now Hiring: Rhee Lab Postdoctoral Researcher." In the bottom right corner, there is the MSU PRI logo and the text: “Apply online at careers.msu.edu.”

Now #Hiring! The @rheelab.bsky.social is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to investigate how #nematodes respond to chemical and environmental cues as part of the @c-spirit.org and @waliianhydro.bsky.social initiatives. 🪱 Apply now at: careers.msu.edu/jobs/researc... #PlantSciJobs

We are excited to announce that Pheronym was awarded $378,000 NSF Phase IIB supplemental funding to accelerate commercialization and scale manufacturing.

Read the full press release: ow.ly/I25q50YCshn

#pheromones #nematodes #insectcontrol #biomanufacturing

🚨 Whiteflies can cause total crop loss, and there is an urgent need for alternative solutions beyond conventional synthetic pesticides. Here's what Pheronym is doing to help 👉 bit.ly/4c0AYLh

#pheromones #nematodes #whitefly #greenhousegrowers

📸 Perineal pattern morphology of Meloidogyne spp. females. A: M. javanica; B: M. enterolobii; C: M. incognita. Scale bars = 20 μm.

#RootKnot #Nematodes threaten Saudi crops. #MEnterolobii tops #Tomato trials in reproduction & pathogenicity, highlighting urgent need for local management. Study by Abdulmujib Yusuf, Fahad Al-Yahya & Amgad Saleh, #OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1163/1568...

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We are at the World Agri Tech in SF. You can find me outside the Start-Up Arena, Golden Gate Level Meeting Point A.

#worldagritech #agriculture #biologicals #cropprotection #pheromones #ecofriendly #sustainable #insects #nematodes

Meanwhile, on Earth:
In the soil, nematodes wake up. These microscopic worms start their vital work of recycling nutrients for the spring growth.

#soil #nematodes #ecology

Cover crops prevent erosion, loss of the soil and can add nitrogen to the soil (depending on the cover crop). Learn more about their benefits for #soilhealth: bit.ly/3OK5ocK

#covercrops #nematodes #regenerativeag

Surprising Biodiversity Found in the Atacama Desert's Soil Ecosystems A recent study led by the University of Cologne has revealed that the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth, is home to diverse and resilient life beneath its surface. Researchers focused on tiny soil-dwelling nematodes, discovering that these organisms thrive despite the harsh environment of high salt content, extreme temperature variations, and almost no rainfall. The research team analyzed various regions of the desert, finding that biodiversity was greater in areas with more moisture, and that altitude played a significant role in determining which species could survive. In particular, nematodes in higher elevations were more likely to reproduce asexually, suggesting this method of reproduction may be an advantage in extreme conditions. This discovery not only highlights the unexpected richness of life in arid regions but also signals potential ecological vulnerabilities. With increasing global aridity, the study's findings may have implications for understanding how desert ecosystems might cope with climate change. The findings were published in *Nature Communications* and underscore the importance of studying soil organisms as indicators of ecological health and resilience.

Surprising Biodiversity Found in the Atacama Desert's Soil Ecosystems

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✅NEW ARTICLE ON AGROCIENCIA URUGUAY!

📚“Phytonematodes Associated with Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) in Southwest Nigeria” Sección: Animal production and pastures. 🌿🧪🌱🌳🍄🌍

👉 agrocienciauruguay.uy/index.php/ag...

#newarticle #NuevoArticulo #articulocientifico #nematodes #kenaf

From the start of my scientific life, I was hooked on symbiosis in coastal habitats—beautiful, messy systems full of organisms that refuse to grow in the lab, like so much of the most interesting biology out there.
#symbiosis #nematodes

Everyone is aware of the unmatched strength and power of composites in engineering. What if we applied the composite concept to the #biopesticide market for agricultural #pestcontrol? 🌱 bit.ly/3MCGn2t

#ecofriendly #pheromones #nematodes #biocontrol

The path to becoming a scientist entrepreneur isn't easy. Dr. Fatma Kaplan shared her journey of becoming a scientist entrepreneur at Women and Allies in Entomology at Entomology 2025. Read her inspiring keynote speech ➡️ bit.ly/4qIC3fX

#entomology #nematodes #pheromones #biocontrol #entsoc25

👥 The afternoon was devoted to #stakeholders

🍅 More than 50 Turkish stakeholders from various sectors of the #tomato supply chain met the project partners and shared the tools developed against root-knot #nematodes 🪱 #AnnualMeeting

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Nematodes have a huge impact on human life, food security and the environment. This is Pheronym's founding vision.

Here's a closer look at our vision for nematode pheromones ➡️ https://ow.ly/g6I550YbgoO

#nematodes #biotech #pheromones #soilhealth

Nemaglyphics
#wormwood #rrees #qld #photography #nematodes

📢 The 2nd #NEMEMERGE #AnnualMeeting in #Istanbul is coming up🕌

At the project’s halfway point, we’ll be sharing key #results and discussing next steps in our research on #nematodes 🪱

Looking forward to productive discussions & #collaboration 🤝 @w-u-r.bsky.social @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

🌱 #PracticeAbstract 5️⃣

#CoverCrops matter in nematode control!🪱
Choosing the right cover crop can help suppress root-knot #nematodes #RKN while the wrong one may increase them.

✅Always consider soil pathogen status before planting

ℹ️ nem-emerge.eu/wp-content/u... @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

🌱 #PracticeAbstract 4️⃣

#Potato cyst #nematodes can overcome common resistance #genes🧬 #NEMEMERGE identifies genomic regions, models population build-up, and explores new resistance sources to support sustainable production🥔

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Did you know? 🌿 Beneficial nematodes 👇

#nematodes #beneficialnematdodes #pheromones #agtech

🌱 #PracticeAbstract 3️⃣Root-knot #nematodes are overcoming resistance #genes causing major #tomato yield losses #Europe 🍅🧬

🔬 #NEMEMERGE is identifying genomic markers of resistance-breaking nematodes to enable early detection & smarter management.

ℹ️ bit.ly/3NvQKoT @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

Everyone is aware of the unmatched strength and power of composites in engineering. What if we applied the composite concept to the #biopesticide market for agricultural #pestcontrol? ➡️ ow.ly/B0pN50XYaZy

#ecofriendly #pheromones #nematodes #biocontrol

🌱 #PracticeAbstract1️⃣: New modelling shows tropical root-knot #nematodes could spread north in #Europe as winters warm🌡

High-risk regions for future invasion are identified, helping #farmers & agricultural #advisors plan ahead👩🏾‍🌾👨🏻‍🌾

📗Read it: bit.ly/3LxAYcr @exeter.ac.uk @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

📣The #whitefly has a diverse host range that includes many economically important crops. Pheromone-enhanced beneficial nematodes increase mortality of whitefly adults by 79% and nymphs by 94%, with fewer nematodes ➡️ ow.ly/NxM450XVAYN

#pheromone #nematodes #pestcontrol

Andrew Scaboo presents research suggesting that nonfunctional alpha-snap genes in soybean provide resistance to the soybean cyst nematode. Soybean is absolutely screaming “study my small RNAs!” #PAG33 #Soybean #nematodes

The work environment at a startup is NOT like the typical big industry. The reality at a #startup is much different. Take a look ➡️ ow.ly/wCNo50XS4T9

#biotech #agtech #agbusiness #nematodes #pheromones

🎄 By 2025, the #NEMEMERGE project had made significant progress in researching sustainable solutions to combat #nematodes. Thank you to all the consortium members for their hard work 🙌🏻👏🏾

We wish you a happy and prosperous New Year💫

#HappyNewYear @w-u-r.bsky.social @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

Morphological and molecular identification of cardiopulmonary nematodes in the European wildcat (Felis silvestris) and nine other carnivores in Spain - Parasitology Research Cardiopulmonary nematodes (CPN) are among the most pathogenic helminths, with wild carnivores serving as hosts for a variety of species. Knowledge of their presence in the Iberian Peninsula is limited...

We describe the lungworms present in Iberian wildcats and other carnivores from N Spain, with new records for Iberia. Read it for free here:
link.springer.com/article/10.1... @ia2-uz-cita.bsky.social @araid-research.bsky.social @springernature.com @ciquilnes.bsky.social #helminthology #nematodes

NEW STUDY 📣 Multi-component trail pheromones of the entomopathogenic nematodes Steinernema diaprepesi and Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

🔗 Check out the full study 👉 ow.ly/8Ln150XNiqL

#nematodes #biocontrol #pheromones

In the December issue of #G3journal, Rockman et al. investigated the utility of obligately outcrossing #Caenorhabditis #nematodes as models for inbreeding depression, showing it is universal but highly variable among species and populations. buff.ly/BDIPbcZ