MICROBIOMES4SOY PhD students: Meet Miriana Vicino
In the MICROBIOMES4SOY project, we are collaborating with the support of wonderful early-career researchers. To highlight their contribution to the project, we invite you to meet our PhD Students through these short introductions. Discover the people behind the science: their motivations, research focus, and hopes for the impact of their work. Meet Miriana, working contributing to […]
MICROBIOMES4SOY PhD students: Meet Maria Papadopoulou
In the MICROBIOMES4SOY project, we are collaborating with the support of wonderful early-career researchers. To highlight their contribution to the project, we invite you to meet our PhD Students through these short introductions. Discover the people behind the science: their motivations, research focus, and hopes for the impact of their work. Meet Maria from Greece, […]
MICROBIOMES4SOY PhD students: Meet Anastasija Jušković
In the MICROBIOMES4SOY project, we are collaborating with the support of wonderful early-career researchers. To highlight their contribution to the project, we invite you to meet our PhD Students through these short introductions. Discover the people behind the science: their motivations, research focus, and hopes for the impact of their work. Meet Anastasija, based in […]
Can beneficial microbes enhance soya bean growth and drought resilience?
Insights from the MICROBIOMES4SOY lysimeter trial During the summer of 2025, researchers at the University of Bologna’s experimental farm conducted a lysimeter* trial as part of the MICROBIOMES4SOY project. The aim was to explore how microbial co-inoculation could improve soya bean growth, yield, and tolerance to drought stress. *A lysimeter is a device used to […]
Inside the SOYBIOME Dietary Trials: Exploring how tofu may influence gut health
As part of the MICROBIOMES4SOY project, researchers are investigating how plant-based alternatives to red and processed meat, specifically tofu, can impact human health, especially the gut microbiome. The SOYBIOME dietary trial is a key part of this research, aiming to understand how swapping out meat for a soya-based product affects digestion, inflammation, and overall well-being. […]
Field experiments at UNIBO investigate agronomic management practices for soya bean cultivation
As part of the MICROBIOMES4SOY project, field experiments conducted at the University of Bologna (UNIBO) are evaluating the impact of different agronomic management practices on soya bean cultivation. Three distinct management systems—conservation, conventional, and organic—were tested. To capture the diversity of soya bean traits, five different varieties were chosen for the experiments and organised into […]
MICROBIOMES4SOY Soil Sampling Campaign: Collecting Agricultural Soil Across Europe
In collaboration with European farmers, the MICROBIOMES4SOY project has successfully completed a large-scale soil sampling campaign across multiple countries, paving the way for research on how soil microbiomes may affect soya bean cultivation. This research aims to compare plant growth, performance, and resistance to environmental stressors, offering valuable insights into how microbiomes influence crop success. […]
What’s Important for Vegetarians and Vegans to Eat (EUFIC Article)
A well-planned plant-based diet can provide all the essential nutrients required for good health, but it’s important to pay attention to specific nutrients that might be harder to obtain from plants. MICROBIOMES4SOY partner, The European Food Information Council (EUFIC) wrote an article on “What’s Important for Vegetarians and Vegans to Eat” to provide practical advice […]
Is Eating Soya Bad for the Environment? (EUFIC Article)
Soya has become a key component of plant-based diets, but concerns persist about its environmental impact, including deforestation and biodiversity loss. MICROBIOMES4SOY partner, The European Food Information Council (EUFIC) wrote an article on “Is Eating Soy Bad for the Environment?”. The article, aiming to reach consumers throughout Europe, provides insights into the environmental challenges of soya production […]
Is Soya Good or Bad for You? Here’s What the Science Says. (EUFIC Article)
Soya has sparked widespread debate in health and nutrition circles — some praise it as a nutritional powerhouse, while others question its safety. MICROBIOMES4SOY partner, The European Food Information Council (EUFIC) wrote an article entitled “Is Soy Good or Bad for You? Here’s What the Science Says”, providing an in-depth, evidence-based exploration of soya’s role […]
