Analyzing bio-based molecules for plant resilience: UPATs contribution to Tolerate
Authors: Christina Papaemanouil, PhD; Penny Georgiopoulou, MSc; Georgios A. Spyroulias, PhD How the TOLERATE Project Builds Climate Resilience and Public Trust in Biotechnology Climate change is reshaping the way we grow food, making traditional farming methods less reliable. At the same time, biotechnology is sparking important conversations about the future of agriculture. The TOLERATE Project […]
TOLERATE Moves Forward: Milestones and Momentum in 2025
The first half of 2025 brought important developments for the TOLERATE project, reaffirming the consortium’s strong commitment to delivering results in line with the established work plan and objectives. Key Developments from the Past Months Change in Coordination A key milestone this year was the transition in project coordination, officially effective from 11 April […]
How EU TOLERATE Project explores bioaugmentation to combat drought stress in agriculture
Climate change is intensifying drought events, putting global food production under pressure. Within the EU-funded TOLERATE project, Work Package 3 (WP3), led by Bioclear earth, and in collaboration with Heriot-Watt University (HWU) we explore a promising and innovative solution: bioaugmentation—the addition of beneficial microorganisms to soil to improve plant health and stress tolerance. What sets WP3 apart […]
Life Cycle Thinking in the TOLERATE Project
What makes a climate solution truly sustainable? In an era where technological innovation meets urgent environmental challenges, it is no longer enough to develop promising products in the lab. We must also ask: How do they impact the environment? Do they create fair working conditions? Will they be economically viable in the real world? And […]
TOLERATE – Agri-food Science & Law Join Forces Against Climate ChangeResurrecting Ancient Genes with Synthetic Biology to Tackle Modern Challenges
Setting the scene Agriculture has been the most important source of sustenance for mankind for thousands of years. However, current farming practices are often singled out as key drivers of climate change. In parallel, as in a vicious circle, agriculture is dramatically impacted by climate change with extreme weather events, like droughts or heavy rainfalls, […]
Resurrecting Ancient Genes with Synthetic Biology to Tackle Modern Challenges
With the increasing occurrence of prolonged heatwaves and sudden floods caused by anthropogenic climate change, the 21st century faces mounting environmental challenges that threaten global food security and the health of our ecosystems. As scientists search for innovative solutions to face these menacing events, a surprising ally has emerged: ancient DNA preserved in Arctic permafrost. […]
Ancient climates, modern insights – lessons from past climate change
Every year, global temperatures keep breaking records, bringing more heat waves and droughts. Extreme weather is becoming the new normal, affecting people, wildlife, and ecosystems around the world. A big question is how life on Earth will cope with climate change and to what extent it can adapt. While today’s warming trend is clearly […]
TOLERATE Consortium Gathers for a Successful 2nd Progress Meeting
On December 2nd–3rd 2024, the TOLERATE consortium convened in Madrid for its 2nd Progress Meeting, hosted by Contactica. This gathering provided an opportunity for all project partners to assess progress, address challenges, and align the next steps toward achieving TOLERATE’s impactful objectives. The meeting fostered in-depth discussions on ongoing work packages, enabling partners to refine […]
Uncovering DNA Clues from Ancient Permafrost to Transform the Future of Climate-Resilient Farming. Learning from the Past: Ancient Microbes and Climate Change
Learning from the Past: Ancient Microbes and Climate Change Plants form intimate relationships with soil microorganisms, bacteria and fungi. These relationships are essential for the health and successful growth of plants, aiding the plant in nutrient uptake and protecting it from adverse environmental factors. Throughout history, natural climate fluctuations have driven both plant and microbial […]
How the TOLERATE Project Supports Agriculture in a Changing Climate
Climate Change and Its Impact on Agriculture The surface temperature of our planet is rising rapidly. Many of the warmest years recorded happened in the last 20 years. The increase in earth’s surface temperature has caused a surge of extreme weather events including heavy rainfall, prolonged periods of floods or droughts, heat waves, hurricanes, and […]