Simona Radutoiu

Plant molecular biologist working in plant-microbe interactions 🌱🦠 Professor at @AarhusUni_int, Project Leader at @ENSA_research

[Simona Radutoiu @RadutoiuSimona]

Fungal small RNA molecules (sRNAs) can silence plant genes to establish beneficial symbioses. This study by researchers from @unito and @cragenomica explains how: https://t.co/4VCvG4BLhj
@NewPhyt

[Simona Radutoiu @RadutoiuSimona]

“For a balanced and healthy ecosystem, we need to preserve both the trees and the fungi they partner with.”

Interesting piece in @Mongabay exploring the crucial role Mycorrhizal fungi play in preserving endangered plants in South America: https://t.co/eS3q7mEQRq
@sofiamoutinhoBR

[Simona Radutoiu @RadutoiuSimona]

Increasing plant diversity instead of expanding agricultural land shows improvements in plant-microbe interactions, which, in turn, promotes carbon storage in the soil. An insightful read by @Luizdomeignoz, @SerainaCappelli and others in @nature: https://t.co/1Qk4GDYs01

[Simona Radutoiu @RadutoiuSimona]

Is there still a diversity gap in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics and is there a solution to close this gap? Though focused on #STEM in the UK, this is worth the read to kickstart the year: https://t.co/ZZy9cK8Ezk

[Simona Radutoiu @RadutoiuSimona]

Global change factors (GCFs), including increased atmospheric nitrogen (N) deposition, have generally decreased plant species diversity, according to a study by @BWSchmid & others in @nature:
https://t.co/xddw49z9IL

[Simona Radutoiu @RadutoiuSimona]

Happy holidays and #MerryChristmas, dear community. Wishing everyone a joyful and restful holiday season! Looking forward to another year of exciting discoveries together, both in the lab and beyond. Cheers! 🎄✨

[Simona Radutoiu @RadutoiuSimona]

Unsustainable agricultural practices contribute significantly to a hidden $12 trillion annual cost from agrifood systems, according to the @UN 2024 #SOFA report.

A spotlight on how sustainably increasing crop yields benefits the global agrifood system: https://t.co/rp6xXUCULR

[Simona Radutoiu @RadutoiuSimona]

Opportunity for #PostDocs at @AarhusUni_int! Encourage plant scientists with an interest in working on plant membrane proteins using biophysics and structural biology techniques to apply.
Deadline: 20 December 2024
https://t.co/L7bfkNNssl

[Bjørn Panyella Pedersen @BjornPPedersen]

Interested in structural biology, membrane proteins, biophysics and working onto understand hormone transport in plants?☘️🔬👩‍🔬🧪

We are recruiting a postdoc:
- Deadline 20. Dec 2024.
- 2(+2) year position.
- Details and application link: https://t.co/ciaLu0nKFc
Please repost 💚

[Simona Radutoiu @RadutoiuSimona]

Honored to present the importance of research on plant-microbe interactions at Academia Nazionale dei Licei.

[Simona Radutoiu @RadutoiuSimona]

The roles that will grow the most in the future, including in #STEM, do not have a pipeline of women in them.

Reflecting on @wef’s #gendergap24 report, this video with @zahidi reinforces the global efforts needed to achieve gender parity. https://t.co/st0N0np2I7

[Simona Radutoiu @RadutoiuSimona]

Nitrous oxide, primarily emitted from the use of synthetic fertilisers and manure, is rapidly accelerating climate change, according to a new assessment by @UNEP ⬇️
https://t.co/YKyIZEsaYb

[Simona Radutoiu @RadutoiuSimona]

Intensifying agriculture has caused a reduction in soil carbon. Plant diversity, however, offers us a way to drive positive microbial associations that could enhance carbon use efficiency in agricultural soils. https://t.co/zdZnhEGqDF
@Luizdomeignoz @NatureMagazine

[Simona Radutoiu @RadutoiuSimona]

The overuse of fertilisers may cause nitrogen-fixing plants to lose their diversity. The “winners” and “losers” among nitrogen-fixing lineages varied among study sites, suggesting that losses are context dependent. https://t.co/wkpQZbSd85
@ScienceMagazine @PabloMorenoGar6

[Simona Radutoiu @RadutoiuSimona]

Though women are still leaving #STEM at higher rates than men, differences in attrition rates for those entering the field after 2010 are much smaller than previous generations (58.6% of women and 57.6% of men). https://t.co/r4FxtrVIeJ
@Marek_Kwiek @lukasz_szymula @SpringerNature

[Simona Radutoiu @RadutoiuSimona]

An insightful piece by @EsmeStallard and @hbriggs on why biodiversity is important and the biggest threats it faces, including climate change.
https://t.co/36YqmFZEqo
@BBCNews

[Simona Radutoiu @RadutoiuSimona]

"[Biodiversity] loss is more than just a scientific or environmental concern; it’s a direct threat to global food security, and by extension, human survival."

Well-said, @CGIAR_EMD! Here’s why biodiversity matters for food security: https://t.co/qOf8xIEVzR
@ScienceMagazine

[Simona Radutoiu @RadutoiuSimona]

Indeed what a wonderful collaboration, teamwork and dedication. Thank you!

[Simona Radutoiu @RadutoiuSimona]

This was a great and insightful journey. Thank you Ke Tao, Ib T. Jensen and Camilla Salomonsen for moving this story ahead. Great team work!

[Molekylærbiologi - Molecular Biology @MolBiolAU]

Researchers reveal how nitrogen-fixing bacteria signal control root microbiomes, communicating with legume plants. This study bridges chemistry, math, & plant genetics, advancing our knowledge of plant-microbiota interactions for sustainable agriculture. https://t.co/2QgTsS9Xv2

[Poul Nissen🇩🇰🇺🇦 @PoulNissen]

Very attractive opportunity for tenured/tenure track positions in the Danish funding landscape for independent and strategic research, innovation and start-up. Great colleagues and infrastructure @AarhusUni_int - all disciplines science, tech, medical research next door

[Department of Plant Sciences Cambridge @camplantsci]

We have a new and exciting job opportunity at @CropSciCentre!🌾🫛🧬

The centre seeks a Senior Platform Technician to provide genomic services to the centre's researchers and to the @ENSA_research project portfolio.

Interested? Find out more here! 👇

https://t.co/kPPvVj8PEA