Giannis Stringlis

Giannis Stringlis

@gstringlis.bsky.social

Assistant Professor plant-pathogen-microbiome interactions, Agricultural University of Athens, Greece

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I had an amazing time in Centre for Research in Agricultural Genomics - CRAG, delivered a seminar, had interesting discussions and made first steps for some future collaborations! Thanks to Mark Valls and Mercedes Rocafort for being such amazing hosts!

Thanks a lot for highlighting our work🙏🏻

Plantae.org@plantaeofficial.bsky.social

Plant Science Research Weekly -- Review: Root exudates as the architects of the rhizosphere microbiome (Plant Physiol.) @cornepieterse.bsky.social @gstringlis.bsky.social (Summary by Ching Chan) buff.ly/3AyltI0 #PlantaePSRW

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Together with a team of great colleagues, we edit a collection titled "Harnessing plant microbiomes to improve performance and mechanistic understanding" nature.com/collections/cg… in the journals @natureportfolio.nature.com @microbiomej.bsky.social . It's open for submission till June 2026.

I have attended this summer school many times and was involved in the organizing of the 11th! Highly recommended! Plus, it's in the beautiful city of Utrecht. 😊

UU Plants@uuplants.bsky.social

We are beyond excited to reveal the full line-up for our Environmental Signaling in Plants summer school 2026! Registration is now open here eps.sites.uu.nl - we look forward to seeing you in Utrecht on 24th-26th August!

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#PMS2025 is a great occasion for many members of the MicroSOS consortium to meet and discuss about the project’s current and future activities!

It was my pleasure to be at the beautiful Granada and meet with amazing scientists and good friends! I will definitely visit again in the future! 😊

Yesterday we had the pleasure of hosting Giannis Stringlis from the Agricultural University of Athens, a great researcher and a very good friend of the group. He gave an inspiring talk on “The Role of Defense Barriers in Beneficial Plant–Microbe Interactions”,

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Excellent review from @cornepieterse.bsky.social and coll. in @plantphys.bsky.social -> Roots: metabolic architects of beneficial microbiome assembly

sco.ltRoots: metabolic architects of beneficial microbiome assemblyThe increasing demand for sustainable agricultural practices has driven a renewed interest in plant–microbiome interactions as a basis for the next “green revolution.” Central to these interactions are root-derived metabolites that act as mediators of microbial recruitment and function. Plants exude a chemically diverse array of compounds that influence the assembly, composition, and stability of the root microbiome. These metabolites can act as nutrients, chemical signals, or antimicrobial barriers, orchestrating beneficial relationships while defending against pathogenic threats. This review highlights the multifaceted role of plant metabolites in root microbiome assembly, focusing on their dynamic regulation by plant genotype, environmental conditions, and immune responses. We discuss the emerging concept of roots as metabolic architects of their associated microbiomes, wherein plant–metabolite–microbiome interactions coevolved alongside critical life-support systems such as immunity and nutrient acquisition. We propose that elucidating the mechanisms of metabolite-driven microbial selection can guide the development of future crops optimized for beneficial microbiome recruitment and enhanced resilience.

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We’re excited to welcome as keynote speakers for #PMS2025: 🪴 Lingfei Hu – Zhejiang University 💻 @jhcepas.bsky.social – CSIC & UPM Join us in Malaga on 3-7 November! Register now: 6thplantmicrobiomesymposium2025.com #Plantscience #MicrobiomeResearch #Bioinformatics

🌐Root exudates from different mutants altered WCS417 transcriptome. Camalexin strongly inhibited bacterial motility/chemotaxis. 🌐On the 🌿side, WCS417 triggered distinct transcriptome/ROS responses depending on defense barrier. 🌐Overall, root defense barriers help plants balance growth and defense.

🌍 Why it matters: These insights extend the known role of plant defenses beyond pathogen resistance — showing they are also crucial in managing beneficial microbiome interactions. This could guide new microbe-based strategies for sustainable agriculture.

🔑Key findings: 🌐Plants use structural and chemical barriers not only to block pathogens but also to fine-tune beneficial partnerships. 🌐In 15 Arabidopsis mutants, some defense barriers reduced or enhanced WCS417-driven growth promotion and root colonization.

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Happy to be part of this insightful review! Hope you enjoy reading it!

MicroSOS@microsos.bsky.social

🚨 Great news! A review in‪ @cp-trendsplantsci.bsky.social ‬ with involvement of MicroSOS: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... What happens beneath our feet when plants go thirsty? hugopantigoso @adamoss.bsky.social @gstringlis.bsky.social @vcarryon.bsky.social #RootMicrobiome #Drought #Resilience

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🎓✈️ Travel Grants for Students We’re excited to announce that several Conference Scholarships will be available for #PMS2025, sponsored by Applied Microbiology International (@amiposts.bsky.social) and the Journal of Applied Microbiology! (1/2)

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🌱Announcing 3 More Keynote Speakers for #PMS2025! 🌱 🔬 Manuel Delgado Baquerizo – IRNAS-CSIC 🌱 María J. Pozo – Estación Experimental del Zaidín (CSIC) 🌍 Lucas William Mendes – University of Sao Paulo Join us at #PMS2025 in Malaga in November. Register now: 6thplantmicrobiomesymposium2025.com

Honoured to be part of this great lineup of speakers!

MicroSOS@microsos.bsky.social

🌱 3 More Keynote Speakers for Plant Microbiome Symposium 2025! 🌱 🔬 Ioannis Stringlis – Agricultural University of Athens 🌍 Ainhoa Martínez Medina – IRNASA-CSIC 🔎 Francisco Dini Andreote – Pennsylvania State University 📅 Register now: 6thplantmicrobiomesymposium2025.com #PlantMicrobiome #PMS2025

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🌱 This week we introduce two more Keynote Speakers of the 6th Plant Microbiome Symposium 2025 (3-7 Nov 2025)! 🌱 🔬 Angela Sessitch – Austrian Institute of Technology 🧪 Paolina Garbeva – NIOO-KNAW 📅 Register here: 6thplantmicrobiomesymposium2025.com #PlantMicrobiome #MicrobiomeResearch #PMS2025

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🌱 Our First Keynote Speakers for the Plant Microbiome Symposium 2025! 🌱 🌿 Prof. Julia Vorholt – ETH Zürich 🦠 Prof. Akos T. Kovács – Leiden University Join us in Antequera on 3-7 Nov. Stay tuned for more announcements next week. 📅 Register now: 6thplantmicrobiomesymposium2025.com #PMS2025 #microsos