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Open phenomics (top) management position: Interim Director-General EU ERIC EMPHASIS!
by Jez,Jakub July 5, 2024

July 5, 2024

Dear all, the European Research Infrastructure for Plant Phenotyping, EMPHASIS, is on the lookout for a visionary leader to join our team as the future EMPHASIS Interim Director-General! This pivotal role is a perfect blend of science and strategy, designed for an individual who can navigate and thrive in a multi-stakeholder ecosystem. Director-General will be at the forefront of EMPHASIS’ strategic development and expansion and will have a robust scientific background paired with exceptional managerial experience. If you are ready to impact plant phenotyping on a European and global scale, we want to hear from you! Apply via https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/4259/interim_directorgeneral/. Please feel free to share. Have a great weekend, Jakub. [VBC Logo] Jakub Jez Head, Plant Sciences Facility T +43 1 7962324 7090<tel:+43179623247090> M +43 664 8084 77090<tel:+43%20664%208084%2077090> jakub.jez(a)vbcf.ac.at<mailto:jakub.jez@vbcf.ac.at> Vienna BioCenter Core Facilities GmbH Dr. Bohr-Gasse 3 1030 Vienna Austria www.vbcf.ac.at<https://www.vbcf.ac.at> Chair, Austrian Plant Phenotyping Network (APPN<https://www.appn.at/>) and Support Group Member of ESFRI EMPHASIS<https://emphasis.plant-phenotyping.eu/> project Twitter: @VBCF_PlantS<https://twitter.com/VBCF_PlantS> LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jezjakub<http://www.linkedin.com/in/jezjakub>

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Free access to PHENOPlant: 2nd AgroServ call will open soon + webinar announcement
by Jez,Jakub June 21, 2024

June 21, 2024

Dear all, There is another chance to get funded access to PHENOPlant (and many, many more European AgroEcology relevant RIs) via the 2nd AgroServ TNA call! The application period for the second Call for projects by AgroServ will officially open on June 27th, with a deadline to submit proposals set for September 30th at 12:00 PM (CEST). https://agroserv.eu/ 2nd call webinar and QA, 4th July: https://agroserv.eu/blog/2nd-call-webinar Apply here: https://agroserv.eu/calls-and-resources Catalogue of services: https://isia.cnrs.fr/catalog/service/list/agroserv PHENOPlant in the catalogue of services: https://isia.cnrs.fr/network/service/read/240 Feel free to contact me in case of any questions. Best, Jakub. [VBC Logo] Jakub Jez Head, Plant Sciences Facility T +43 1 7962324 7090<tel:+43179623247090> M +43 664 8084 77090<tel:+43%20664%208084%2077090> jakub.jez(a)vbcf.ac.at<mailto:jakub.jez@vbcf.ac.at> Vienna BioCenter Core Facilities GmbH Dr. Bohr-Gasse 3 1030 Vienna Austria www.vbcf.ac.at<https://www.vbcf.ac.at> Chair, Austrian Plant Phenotyping Network (APPN<https://www.appn.at/>) and Support Group Member of ESFRI EMPHASIS<https://emphasis.plant-phenotyping.eu/> project Twitter: @VBCF_PlantS<https://twitter.com/VBCF_PlantS> LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jezjakub<http://www.linkedin.com/in/jezjakub> FFG PHENOPlant<https://www.viennabiocenter.org/vbcf/plant-sciences/phenoplant/>: Austrias 1st multi-sensor, high-throughput plant phenotyping infrastructure.

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INVITATION: 4th Austrian Plant Phenotyping Network Meeting - 23rd May, 2024, VBC.
by Jez,Jakub May 8, 2024

May 8, 2024

Dear colleagues and friends, It is our pleasure to invite you to the 4th Austrian Plant Phenotyping Network (APPN) Meeting, which will take place May 23rd, 2024, at the Vienna BioCenter, IMP lecture hall. Free Registration and abstract submission are open: https://appn.at/events/4thappn/ As the last years, the meeting will be free to attend, thanks to the support of our company partners. This year we aim for a national focus on recently established plat phenotyping infrastructures, instrumentation, and methodologies. Covering topics in basic- and applied plant research from Arabidopsis, via crop plants up to trees. Roots and shoots. Lab to field. Success stories and setbacks. We are looking forward to receiving your abstracts for talks and posters! Confirmed speakers: Carlos Trujillo-Moya & Ahmad Muhammad (BFW) – “High-throughput phenotyping integrated with metabolomics and transcriptomics reveals a new fine-scale method to study drought stress in Norway spruce seedlings“ Claudia Jonak (AIT) – H2020 project: “Multilayered phenotyping to uncover resilience to temperature and water stress in camelina sativa” Markus Puschenreiter (BOKU/MUL) – “Beneficial effects of carbon from methane plasmalysis on soil conditions and plant growth” Markus Teige (UniVie) – H2020 project: “ADAPT – Accelerated development of multiple – stress tolerant potato” Verena Ibl (UniVie) – “A bench-top Dark-Root device built with LEGO® bricks enables a non-invasive plant root development analysis in soil conditions mirroring nature“ Dominik Grosskinsky (AIT) – „Sensor-based and physiological phenotyping approaches to support crop improvement” David Major (VRVis) – “Satellite image super-resolution for enhanced agriculture monitoring” Please help to share this invitation in your organizations and networks! The flyer is attached to this mail. Looking forward to meet you in person. Best regards, Jakub Jez, on behalf of the organizing committee. P.S.: Yes, there will be food, wine and music. [VBC Logo] Jakub Jez Head, Plant Sciences Facility T +43 1 7962324 7090<tel:+43179623247090> M +43 664 8084 77090<tel:+43%20664%208084%2077090> jakub.jez(a)vbcf.ac.at<mailto:jakub.jez@vbcf.ac.at> Vienna BioCenter Core Facilities GmbH Dr. Bohr-Gasse 3 1030 Vienna Austria www.vbcf.ac.at<https://www.vbcf.ac.at> Chair, Austrian Plant Phenotyping Network (APPN<https://www.appn.at/>) and Support Group Member of ESFRI EMPHASIS<https://emphasis.plant-phenotyping.eu/> project Twitter: @VBCF_PlantS<https://twitter.com/VBCF_PlantS> LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jezjakub<http://www.linkedin.com/in/jezjakub> [A picture containing text, indoor, wall Description automatically generated] FFG PHENOPlant<https://www.viennabiocenter.org/vbcf/plant-sciences/phenoplant/>: Austrias 1st multi-sensor, high-throughput plant phenotyping infrastructure.

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Change in rules for virus experiments
by Helfenbein,Paula Feb. 1, 2024

Feb. 1, 2024

Dear all, I would like to inform you that there are some changes regarding the rules for virus experiments. We have closed the virus chamber #23 at the MPL because the virus experiments have largely come to an end in recent months. Chamber #23 is now constantly booked for biotic stress experiments. If you wish to do any experiments with viruses, please approach us via plants(a)vbcf.ac.at<mailto:plants@vbcf.ac.at> and we will arrange space for you. If you have any questions, please always feel free to reach out to us. Best regards, Paula [VBC Logo] Paula Helfenbein Core Technician, Plant Sciences Facility T +43 1 7962324 7090<tel:+43179623247090> M +43 664 80847 7980 paula.helfenbein(a)vbcf.ac.at<mailto:paula.helfenbein@vbcf.ac.at> Vienna BioCenter Core Facilities GmbH Dr. Bohr-Gasse 3 1030 Vienna Austria www.vbcf.ac.at<https://www.vbcf.ac.at>

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Notebooks found Plant Room
by Helfenbein,Paula Sept. 12, 2023

Sept. 12, 2023

Dear Plant Users, two notebooks have been found in the Plant Working Room (8.212 right). If they belong to you or if you know whom they belong, please pick them up in the Plant Working Room. Thanks a lot, best, Paula [A pen next to a notebook Description automatically generated] [VBC Logo] Paula Helfenbein Core Technician, Plant Sciences Facility T +43 1 7962324 7090<tel:+43179623247090> M +43 664 80847 7980 paula.helfenbein(a)vbcf.ac.at<mailto:paula.helfenbein@vbcf.ac.at> Vienna BioCenter Core Facilities GmbH Dr. Bohr-Gasse 3 1030 Vienna Austria www.vbcf.ac.at<https://www.vbcf.ac.at>

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Anneliese August vacation replacement - Paula Helfenbein
by Jez,Jakub Sept. 7, 2023

Sept. 7, 2023

Dear all, as usual, @Helfenbein,Paula<mailto:paula.helfenbein@vbcf.ac.at> will take over Anneliese’s duties and tasks (phytotrons and GMI glasshouse) for entire August. This time, Paula is available daily from 9am to 5pm (+/- 1h). You can contact Paula on teams, vie mail or in person (PlantS office: room 283, 2nd floor, VBC6 (old IMP)). I have added Paula’s photo to this mail. Request should be still sent to: plants(a)vbcf.ac.at<mailto:plants@vbcf.ac.at> Best, Jakub. [VBC Logo] Jakub Jez Head, Plant Sciences Facility T +43 1 7962324 7090<tel:+43179623247090> M +43 664 8084 77090<tel:+43%20664%208084%2077090> jakub.jez(a)vbcf.ac.at<mailto:jakub.jez@vbcf.ac.at> Vienna BioCenter Core Facilities GmbH Dr. Bohr-Gasse 3 1030 Vienna Austria www.vbcf.ac.at<https://www.vbcf.ac.at> Chair, Austrian Plant Phenotyping Network (APPN<https://www.appn.at/>) and Support Group Member of ESFRI EMPHASIS<https://emphasis.plant-phenotyping.eu/> project Twitter: @VBCF_PlantS<https://twitter.com/VBCF_PlantS> LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jezjakub<http://www.linkedin.com/in/jezjakub> [A picture containing text, indoor, wall Description automatically generated] FFG PHENOPlant<https://www.viennabiocenter.org/vbcf/plant-sciences/phenoplant/>: Austrias 1st multi-sensor, high-throughput plant phenotyping infrastructure.

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OPEN DAY VBCF PHENOPlant phenomics RI - Tue, 29th August
by Jez,Jakub Aug. 29, 2023

Aug. 29, 2023

Dear all, We will open for you the doors of PHENOPlant next Tue, 29th between 9-5pm! Take a walk through the VBC forest (Norway spruce, black pine and oak trees) and get insights to modern, high-throughput plant phenotyping technologies incl. PAM chlorophyl fluorescence imaging, thermal imaging, 3D scanning, and hyperspectral imaging (FFG #PHENOPlant). Currently we are running another interesting tree drought-stress experiment project together with the Austrian Research Centre for Forests (BFW): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jezjakub_christmastree-phenoplant-phenoplant… https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jezjakub_phenoplant-phenoplant-innovation-ac… Simply drop by anytime between 9-5, the VBCF PlantS team will be around to guide you and answer your questions. Have a great weekend and see you next Tuesday at #PHENOPlant! Yours, VBCF PlantS team P.S: Yes, there will also be beer. [VBC Logo] Jakub Jez Head, Plant Sciences Facility T +43 1 7962324 7090<tel:+43179623247090> M +43 664 8084 77090<tel:+43%20664%208084%2077090> jakub.jez(a)vbcf.ac.at<mailto:jakub.jez@vbcf.ac.at> Vienna BioCenter Core Facilities GmbH Dr. Bohr-Gasse 3 1030 Vienna Austria www.vbcf.ac.at<https://www.vbcf.ac.at> Chair, Austrian Plant Phenotyping Network (APPN<https://www.appn.at/>) and Support Group Member of ESFRI EMPHASIS<https://emphasis.plant-phenotyping.eu/> project Twitter: @VBCF_PlantS<https://twitter.com/VBCF_PlantS> LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jezjakub<http://www.linkedin.com/in/jezjakub> [A picture containing text, indoor, wall Description automatically generated] FFG PHENOPlant<https://www.viennabiocenter.org/vbcf/plant-sciences/phenoplant/>: Austrias 1st multi-sensor, high-throughput plant phenotyping infrastructure.

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Cooling system error phytotron #21
by Jez,Jakub Aug. 23, 2023

Aug. 23, 2023

Dear all, the colling system of phytotron #21 broke yesterday evening casuing a temperature increase up to 25,4C. Hopefully, this hardware issue can be fixed today afternoon. For the meantime, and for the case this issue can’t be fixed in reasonable time, your plants will be moved down the corridor to phytotron #18, which will be set to identical environmental conditions as #21. We will keep you posted. Best, Jakub. [VBC Logo] Jakub Jez Head, Plant Sciences Facility T +43 1 7962324 7090<tel:+43179623247090> M +43 664 8084 77090<tel:+43%20664%208084%2077090> jakub.jez(a)vbcf.ac.at<mailto:jakub.jez@vbcf.ac.at> Vienna BioCenter Core Facilities GmbH Dr. Bohr-Gasse 3 1030 Vienna Austria www.vbcf.ac.at<https://www.vbcf.ac.at> Chair, Austrian Plant Phenotyping Network (APPN<https://www.appn.at/>) and Support Group Member of ESFRI EMPHASIS<https://emphasis.plant-phenotyping.eu/> project Twitter: @VBCF_PlantS<https://twitter.com/VBCF_PlantS> LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jezjakub<http://www.linkedin.com/in/jezjakub> [A picture containing text, indoor, wall Description automatically generated] FFG PHENOPlant<https://www.viennabiocenter.org/vbcf/plant-sciences/phenoplant/>: Austrias 1st multi-sensor, high-throughput plant phenotyping infrastructure.

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Austrian Plant Phenotyping Network (APPN) news!
by Jez,Jakub June 6, 2023

June 6, 2023

Dear APPN member, dear friends, First, I do deeply apologize for the long break of APPN activities and communication. This was mainly caused by the super busy times constructing an implementing PHENOPlant (high-throughput plant phenotyping infrastructure), COVID and my paternity leave. I would like to share with you some more or less important news and updates: 1. I would like to point your attention to a great opportunity to get FUNDED/FREE ACCESS to PHENOPlant phenotyping service (and many other services!) via the EU AgroServ project. The call (pre-submission phase) was just launched yesterday in the framework of the first AgroServ conference and will close 22nd September. Webpage (still under construction): https://agroserv.eu/ Please note for your potential application that crossdisciplinarity is key for a successful evaluation! Your project should involve at least two Agroserv partner (ERICS). The more the better. PHENOPlant would be covered by the EuroBioImaging ERIC (as Austria is still not full EMPHASIS member, see below). Please let me know in case of interest and I will keep you in the loop. 1. There is some progress in the EU ESFRI EMPHASIS project. We are in very good and constructive discussions with the ministry. Currently Austria hasn’t joined the EMPHASIS project officially; we have a so called “observatory country status”. We are working hard towards Austria’s full membership to allow you to profit from the EMPHASIS services: https://emphasis.plant-phenotyping.eu/ 1. Bundesforschungszentrum für Wald (BFW) has recently joined the APPN board. Welcome! The full member list and the representatives from your Organization can be found here: https://appn.at/about/ 1. Here is a short video of PHENOPlant in action taken during the EU UNTWIST project (AIT, Jonak): https://youtu.be/rjt-_PZMkvc 1. The next APPN Meeting in in planning for the end of this year/beginning of next year. 6. I would like to remind you that the APPN member mailing list (300+ APPN member) is also available to you; to share your news, open positions, collaboration requests, open call announcements, events etc. : APPN community appn(a)lists.vbcf.ac.at<mailto:appn@lists.vbcf.ac.at> Let me know in case of any questions, wishes, complains. Have a great day, best, Jakub. [VBC Logo] Jakub Jez Head, Plant Sciences Facility T +43 1 7962324 7090<tel:+43179623247090> M +43 664 8084 77090<tel:+43%20664%208084%2077090> jakub.jez(a)vbcf.ac.at<mailto:jakub.jez@vbcf.ac.at> Vienna BioCenter Core Facilities GmbH Dr. Bohr-Gasse 3 1030 Vienna Austria www.vbcf.ac.at<https://www.vbcf.ac.at> Chair, Austrian Plant Phenotyping Network (APPN<https://www.appn.at/>) and Support Group Member of ESFRI EMPHASIS<https://emphasis.plant-phenotyping.eu/> project Twitter: @VBCF_PlantS<https://twitter.com/VBCF_PlantS> LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jezjakub<http://www.linkedin.com/in/jezjakub> [A picture containing text, indoor, wall Description automatically generated] FFG PHENOPlant<https://www.viennabiocenter.org/vbcf/plant-sciences/phenoplant/>: Austrias 1st multi-sensor, high-throughput plant phenotyping infrastructure.

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Issues with humidification @MPL phytotrons
by Jez,Jakub March 30, 2023

March 30, 2023

Dear all, The main water pump of the MPL phytotrons broke. The spare parts are in stock, and the pump will be repaired asap. This issue affects mainly the humidification system, thus we can’t guarantee the set humidity values of 60% rel. hum. In well booked phytotrons this is not an issue as there is enough transpiration to keep the setpoints. This is the status of the rel. humidity: #18: 44% #19: 60% #20: 60% #21: 55% #22: 53% #23: 52% The automated watering system is not affected, as we found a workaround that works well. I will inform you as soon as the pump is back in service. Have a good evening. Best, Jakub.

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