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COORDINATING GLOBAL RESEARCH FOR WHEAT. An international partnership of private and public organisations engaged in wheat research for a food-secure future.
https://www.wheatinitiative.org/
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Keep up to date with key insights and activities across the international wheat research community. Receive quarterly highlights, expert perspectives, and news from the #WheatInitiative by subscribing to our newsletter:
👉 wheatinitiative.org/news-1

#WheatConnect #FoodSecurity #PlantScience
November 24, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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🌾 Students & ECRs — head to Bologna! 🇮🇹
Apply now for Wheat Initiative Travel Awards or free student registration to #IWC2026Bologna.
Deadline: 30 Nov 2025
🔗 www.wheatinitiative.org/opportunities
November 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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You will love this!
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November 21, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Abstract Submission for the 4th International Wheat Congress is open!
A perfect chance for Early Career Researchers & PhD students working on wheat to present their work and to check the Wheat Initiative’s support options .
www.iwc2026.com
#WheatConnect
#IWC2026Bologna
November 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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🗓️Today! 20 Nov 25, 17h CET
Join Megan McDonald (University of Birmingham, UK) for our Wheat Pathogens webinar:
“Jumping Genes and Pathogenic Schemes: the diverse roles that transposons play in pathogen evolution.”
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November 20, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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See how the wheat community is advancing research! Check out our Annual Reports for a complete view of members (country, idustry and research institutions) and Expert Working Group progress: www.wheatinitiative.org/annual-reports
November 19, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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🌾Calling all young wheat researchers & students!
The Wheat Initiative offers free student registration and travel support for #IWC2026Bologna 🇮🇹
A great chance to network & share your science.
🗓️ Apply by 30 Nov 2025 → www.wheatinitiative.org/opportunities
November 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Who will host the next chapter of global wheat science? 🌾
The Wheat Initiative invites Expressions of Interest to host #IWC2030, the 6th International Wheat Congress by the 12 Dec 2025
Be part of shaping the future of wheat research!
🔗https://buff.ly/2STsnfz
#WheatConnect #IWC2030
November 18, 2025 at 6:26 AM
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Join us on Thursday, 20 Nov 2025 for an online talk from Megan McDonald (University of Birmingham, UK) on “Jumping Genes and Pathogenic Schemes: the diverse roles that transposons play in pathogen evolution”.
www.wheatinitiative.org/new-events/m...
November 17, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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🌾 Exciting news from the Wheat Initiative!
🎓 Free student registration + Travel Awards for Early Career Researchers to attend #IWC2026Bologna 🇮🇹
Don’t miss this opportunity — apply by 30 Nov 2025 👉 → ww.wheatinitiative.org/opportunities
November 13, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Save the date: 20 Nov 2025 at 17h. Megan McDonald will present: Jumping Genes and Pathogenic Schemes: the diverse roles that transposons play in pathogen evolution.
A must for the pathology community!
Info here: www.wheatinitiative.org/new-events/m...
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November 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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How is wheat blast expanding into Uruguay? 🌾
Find out in the latest webinar with Paula Silva INIA UY!
“Genomic and Pathogenic Insights into the Range Expansion of Wheat Blast into Uruguay”
www.wheatinitiative.org/ewg-pathogens
#WheatConnect
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November 12, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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We are happy to share the November Science Brief of our Associated Progreamme IWYP!

iwyp.org/wp-content/u...
November 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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We are very happt to share the latest recording of the webinar organised by our Expert Working Group on Wheat Pathogens! “Genomic and Pathogenic Insights into the Range Expansion of Wheat Blast into Uruguay” by Paula SILVA
#WheatConnect
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November 7, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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Read the latest science brief of our Associated Programme Iwyp!
iwyp.org/wp-content/u...
November 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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From insights of #IWC2024Perth to innovations ahead at #IWC2026Bologna 🌾
Revisit key findings on #WheatVIVO and start shaping your next contribution to global #WheatResearch.

👉 Explore abstracts: wheatvivo.org/display/iwc-...
👉Join the community: wheatvivo.org/join

#WheatConnect
October 28, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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The wheat journey continues...🇮🇹 🌾
Looking ahead to #IWC2026Bologna!

Until then, explore the science shared at #IWC2024Perth on WheatVIVO ➡️ wheatvivo.org/display/iwc-...

Save the date & stay tuned: www.iwc2026.com
#WheatConnect #WheatVIVO
October 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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We are happy to share the latest science brief of our Associated Programme IWYP:
iwyp.org/iwyp-science...
October 23, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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The journey from #IWC2024Perth to #IWC2026Bologna starts now 🌍🌾

Explore what was shared in Perth on #WheatVIVO – and get inspired to present your work in Bologna!
👉 wheatvivo.org/display/iwc-...

Join the community: wheatvivo.org/join

#WheatResearch #WheatConnect #GlobalWheat
October 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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📣 The Call for Host Applications for the 6th International Wheat Congress (IWC) 2030 is open 🌾

Expressions of Interest due: 12 DEC 2025
This is a unique chance to host the global wheat research community!

wheatinitiative.org/iwc-2030-cal...

#WheatConnect #IWC2030 #CallForHosts
October 16, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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📣 The Call for Host Applications for the 6th International Wheat Congress (IWC) 2030 is open🌾

Expressions of Interest due: 12 DEC 2025

This is a unique chance to host the global of wheat research community!
➡️ www.wheatinitiative.org/iwc-2030-cal...

#WheatConnect #IWC2030 #CallForHosts
October 16, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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🔁 The "One Hour NUE" webinar with Clint Della Bosca has been rescheduled!
🗓️ New Date: Friday, 14 November 2025
Time: 10:00–11:00 AM CET
👉 Register Now : www.wheatinitiative.org/new-events/o...
#NutrientUseEfficiency #WheatConnect
October 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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🚨 Webinar 23 Oct
Join in for a talk by Dr Paula Silva (INIA, Uruguay):
"Genomic and Pathogenic Insights into the Range Expansion of Wheat Blast into Uruguay."
Hosted by our Pathogens EWG
🔗 www.wheatinitiative.org/new-events/p...
#WheatConnect
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September 30, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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Setting everything up for the meeting of our Expert Working Group on Durum Wheat Genomics and Breeding!
#FSTP5
September 27, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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Closing #FSTP5 in Bari, Italy!!! We had excellent time and saw fantastic presentations and posters! We thank the chairs and organisers and are looking forward to come back to Italy for #IWC2026Bologna
September 26, 2025 at 5:39 PM