Loredana Canfora

CREA

Molecular biologist and biotechnologist in the field of soil microbial ecology. She is involved in the study of soil biodiversity, microbial ecology, integrated pest management, evaluation of impact on soil microbial community, and assessment of a new tool for the detection of bio-inoculants in soil. 

Presentation:
Microbial inoculant success in soil: the importance of tracking inoculative species

Key Points:
• Are we truly certain the bioinoculant has established itself?
• Monitoring the persistence of inoculated species in soil is essential to understand their efficacy, optimise formulations, and ensure safe and effective use. 
• Innovative approaches are replacing conventional offerings with faster, more accurate tools.
• Innovative molecular tools enable rapid, precise, and cost-effective monitoring of microbial inoculants.
• Hope or horizon? Aptamers-based tool in the monitoring of Bacillus subtilis in the field.