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 […]
Press Release: Microbes4SustainableFoods Cluster Secures €45M+ in EU Funding to Drive Innovation in Sustainable Food and Health
Brussels, February 5th, 2025 – As the global appetite for sustainable food options continues to grow, microbiome-based innovations such as fermented foods are emerging as a powerful tool for improving human health and protecting the environment. Leading the charge in Europe is the Microbes4SustainableFoods (M4SF) Cluster, a collaboration of EU-funded projects driving cutting-edge research on fermented foods […]
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 […]
Press Release: World Microbiome Day – Harnessing the power of microbiomes to improve our health
Read our first press release.
