A workshop about bacteria as agents in plant growth and control of phytoparasitic nematodes took place on January 21, 2025 in Alcobaça (Portugal).
Extreme weather events affect ecosystems and threaten food production, and facilitate the presence of pests. Additionally, reducing synthetic chemical pesticides, along with other environmentally friendly approaches, is crucial for more sustainable agriculture. Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) are responsible for extensive damage to a wide range of economically important crops. In the SIRAM project, bacteria play a fundamental role as agents that promote plant growth, improving their resistance, or acting as biological control agents, such as natural bionematicides.
This workshop publicized the SIRAM project and its results in Portugal. It was a fantastic workshop, full house with more than 70 people - from agronomists, farmers, associations, pharmaceutical companies, enterprises, and academia. Very participative event, the feedbacks from the people present were incredible and the need for biological solutions for sustainable and regenerative agriculture are a need.
A short video about the event at: https://www.siram-prima.org/about-5-2
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