Improving resilience to the spread of plant diseases via a regional Pest Common Data Space
PestSpace
PestSpace at the II National Scientific Conference “Science for Biological Progress”, Lublin / Janów Lubelski
23 April 2026
Dr Angelika Kiel (HR Smolice) presented the PestSpace project at the II National Scientific Conference “Science for Biological Progress”, held in Poland in Lublin / Janów Lubelski on 20–22 April 2026.
Her presentation, “PestSpace: integration of nanopore sequencing and image analysis in winter wheat and faba bean protection”, showcased innovative approaches combining sequencing technologies and image analysis to support plant health and crop protection.
The conference provided a platform for exchanging knowledge on advances in biological sciences and strengthening collaboration between research institutions working in plant breeding and agriculture. It also represented another opportunity to disseminate information about the PestSpace project and its objectives within the scientific community.
📸 A few photos from the presentation are included below.
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Project typeCore Project
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ImplementationMarch 2025 - February 2028
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StatusOngoing
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Contribution to EUSBSRPolicy Area Bioeconomy
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- Business support organisation
- Higher education and research institution
- National public authority
- Sectoral agency
- Small and medium enterprise
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