On March 12th, 2026, our partner Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology (Fraunhofer IME)  received a distinguished guest at its facilities in Giessen, Germany : Minister Dorothee Bär , German Federal Minister, who visited the institute to learn firsthand about cutting-edge research in sustainable plant protection — including the RNA-based biopesticide work being carried out in the context of NextGenBioPest . The visit brought together national, regiona

On March 3rd, 2026, our partner Institut Agro Montpellier  brought NextGenBioPest into the lecture hall, presenting the project to students as part of two dedicated classes on the use of companion plants  and biological control . The sessions offered students a valuable opportunity to connect theoretical knowledge with cutting-edge, real-world research being carried out within the NextGenBioPest consortium. By embedding the project's findings and approaches directly into the

Plant pests and pathogens have a detrimental impact on agricultural production and pose a significant threat to food security. Currently,...