MiCoS

Microplastic research in arable fields🌱🔬 Conducting studies across Belgium, Netherlands & Luxembourg with the Micro2Soil Lab, led by Prof. @CarolineTender

[MiCoS @MiCoS_UGent]

Interesting talk of our fantastic Phd student Jiaxi talking about the negative impact of biodegradable plastic on plants @micro2024 🌱 #plasticpollution

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Our wonderful Phd student Benthe presented her work at @micro2024 to classify macroplastics in agricultural fields. Up to 9,000 pieces of plastic were found in 240 fields. 🚜👩‍🌾

[MiCoS @MiCoS_UGent]

We have the opportunity to be at the Micro2024 conference about plastic pollution. This morning we had a really interesting talk about the PlastChem project regarding all chemicals in plastic. 📃 #plasticpollution

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This summer, we developed culture media with plastic as the sole food source and discovered bacteria that could use plastic as a nutrient source! 🌍🔬 Read more on our blog: https://t.co/cQcBZ7bG8E. #micos #Plasticresearch #plasticdegradation #microplastics

[MiCoS @MiCoS_UGent]

For the MiCoS project we have 1,200 soil samples to weigh. Fortunately, we have the help of one very motivated student who's up for the task!

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Exciting update! We have completed the sampling of 240 arable fields in the Benelux after three months of hard work. 🚜A big shoutout to everyone who lent a hand 👊- team effort all the way! #micos #microplasticresearch #erc @ugent

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Field 200/240 done for our microplastic sampling campaign. This also means that we have finished sampling in the Netherlands! Almost done. #micos #erc #microplasticresearch

[Caroline De Tender @CarolineTender]

Sampling in the sun the last two weeks. A lot of (macro)plastic, big fields that were not always easy to reach. But still, having fun. @ERC_Research @LM_UGent @LisaJoos1

[Caroline De Tender @CarolineTender]

A female farmer, a female dog and 3 female researchers on a row. A quick picture before starting the sampling today. Happy international women's day! @ERC_Research @LM_UGent @ResearchUGent

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These are the happy faces of our micos team that have taken field 120/ 240. Halfway! We are getting there. @CarolineTender #erc #microplasticresearch

[MiCoS @MiCoS_UGent]

Our website https://t.co/Ql2OzyQ9BT had an upgrade thanks to @BaryonDesign. Read now our latest blog post about our microplastic research in agricultural fields! #microplasticresearch #erc

[MiCoS @MiCoS_UGent]

We are getting there! 🌊 Our microplastic sampling campaign just hit sample #100 out of 240. Let's keep up the momentum! #Microplastics #micos #erc @LisaJoos1 @CarolineTender

[Caroline De Tender @CarolineTender]

At this international day of women in science, I am so proud of my team sampling for MiCoS to evaluate microplastics in soils in relation with soil health. Although the hard work, these women have shown physical and mental strength on top of their research capacity @ERC_Research

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This time we are not on a field, but at the Landbouwvakdagen in Assen. 🚜We are still looking for farmers that want to join our research about microplastics. Who will be farmer nr 200? #microplastic @ERC_Research @ugent @LM_UGent

[MiCoS @MiCoS_UGent]

Zin om deel te nemen aan microplastic onderzoek als landbouwer? Lees in landbouwleven waarom en schrijf je in op https://t.co/ske4IUnMOx: https://t.co/yImwLRnwNO

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Together with farmers, we are uncovering the hidden impact of (micro)plastic in our soils with the MiCoS project. Want to know more or want to join our research as a farmer? https://t.co/ske4IUnMOx