Deciphering the wheat microbiome is crucial for understanding its potential and developing healthier, more sustainable, and more resilient food and feed products.
This is the goal of Wheatbiome, a European-wide project conducting various studies—including in Castilla y León—to examine the impact of biotic and abiotic factors on wheat microbiomes and overall wheat quality. Ultimately, these investigations aim to develop more profitable and sustainable food and feed products by exploring new fermentation capabilities derived from wheat microbiomes.
Jesús López Colmenarejo, Executive Director of Grupo Editorial Agrícola Henar Comunicación and a project partner, will present the latest advancements at the opening of a hybrid workshop. The event will also feature Félix Revilla Grande, Director of the School of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering (INEA UCOMILLAS).
Following the opening session, a panel of experts will explore the impact of irrigation on wheat and the specific challenges of organic wheat production through two roundtable discussions.
The first panel will include Fernando Sánchez (IRCONSA), Francisco Ciudad (ITACyL), Antonio Torres (farmer), and Eloy Bailez (FENACORE). The second will feature Juan Luis Fradejas (INEA), Manuel Fernández Calderón (ITACyL), Arturo Martín (ARAE), Luis de la Fuente, and Paola Lobato (Intertek España).
The event will take place on 26 February at the School of Agricultural Engineering, Comillas Pontifical University, Valladolid. Location: Cno. Viejo de Simancas, km. 4,5 · 47008 · Valladolid · España – Maps (The workshop will be held in Spanish.)
If you’re interested, register here
