The Embassy of Spain in London and the Society of Spanish Scientists in the United Kingdom (SRUK/CERU) organized a virtual event on “UK-Spain Plant Biotechnology” that took place on February 22 and 23. The event, which brought together over 150 researchers and representatives from companies, aimed to promote interaction between Spanish and British academics and companies, highlight the quality of Spanish and British research in this field, and raise awareness of the importance of plant biotechnology. BIOVEGEN, which participated in the meeting by giving a presentation, also collaborated with the organization by enabling the participation of Microomics Systems S.L., ABIOPEP, AVASA, Bioiberica S.A.U., and Phytoplant Research S.L., partner companies of the Platform, in the different sessions of the event.
- Session 1 – Alternatives to chemical fertilizers and soil microbiology
- Session 2 – Approaches to increasing crop yield
- Session 3 – Infection and resistance
- Session 4 – Breeding and quality improvement techniques