S. Goormachtig - Capturing rhizobia to introduce high protein yielding soybeans in Europe

Abstract

To develop sustainable protein products, Europe would benefit from soybean production at northern latitudes. However, soybean is not adapted to these conditions, making cultivation challenging. While several varieties have been bred for optimal growth, plants need effective interaction with nitrogen-fixing soil bacteria. Current commercial inoculants are not always adapted to North-Western Europe's conditions, leading to insufficient bean protein content. Local strains may be more competitive and beneficial. We set up a citizen science project to trap local nitrogen-fixing bacteria for soybean. Over one thousand citizens in Flanders grew and monitored soy plants, entering data into a project platform. The project's outcomes in microbial discovery and correlations between soil parameters and nodulation performance will be discussed.

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Sofie Goormachtig dirige le Rhizosphere Group, où son équipe étudie la manière dont les racines des plantes interagissent avec les organismes environnants de manière mutualiste, commensaliste ou parasitaire. Leur travail se concentre notamment sur le décryptage des mécanismes de signalisation qui orientent ces interactions.

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