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- [USFQ and CBGP Strengthen Collaboration within the POMATO Project](https://pomato.eu/usfq-and-cbgp-strengthen-collaboration-within-the-pomato-project/) - As part of ongoing collaboration within the POMATO project, Antonio León from the University of San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) recently visited project partners Funditec and CBGP in Spain. The visits provided an excellent opportunity to learn more about the partners’ facilities, ongoing activities, current progress and future objectives within the project.During the meetings, Funditec
- [POMATO at the National Agriculture Fair 2026 in Portugal](https://pomato.eu/pomato-at-the-national-agriculture-fair-2026-in-portugal/) - From 6 to 14 June 2026, the POMATO project was presented at the National Agriculture Fair 2026 (Feira Nacional de Agricultura 2026 – FNA26) in Santarém, Portugal, with the participation of Food4Sustainability (F4S).Recognised as the largest event of the agricultural sector in Portugal, FNA26 brought together producers, companies, technology providers, consumers, media representatives and the
- [POMATO showcased at Europatat Congress 2026 in Brussels](https://pomato.eu/pomato-showcased-at-europatat-congress-2026-in-brussels/) - On 3 and 4 June 2026, the European potato community gathered in Brussels, Belgium, for the Europatat Congress 2026, one of the key annual meeting points for the potato sector in Europe and beyond.Organised by Europatat, the event brought together around 90 participants, including seed potato and ware potato traders, as well as representatives from
- [POMATO consortium meets in Lisbon for the M12 General Assembly](https://pomato.eu/pomato-consortium-meets-in-lisbon-for-the-m12-general-assembly/) - On 13–14 May 2026, the POMATO consortium gathered in Lisbon, Portugal, for the project’s M12 General Assembly. The meeting was hosted by Food4Sustainability (F4S) and took place in a hybrid format, bringing together partners both on site and online.The General Assembly marked an important moment for the project, as partners reviewed the progress achieved during
- [International Day of Potato 2026 webinar brings EU-funded projects together for sustainable potato health](https://pomato.eu/international-day-of-potato-2026-webinar-brings-eu-funded-projects-together-for-sustainable-potato-health/) - On 29 May 2026, six EU-funded projects came together for the joint webinar “From Research to Field: Sustainable Solutions for Potato Health”, organised in the context of the International Day of Potato 2026.This year’s International Day of Potato theme, “Where potatoes grow, livelihoods flourish,” provided a strong framework for the discussion. Potatoes are not only
- [POMATO presented at Jožef Stefan Open Days in Slovenia](https://pomato.eu/pomato-presented-at-jozef-stefan-open-days-in-slovenia/) - On 28 March 2026, POMATO was presented during the Jožef Stefan Open Days, held at the Reactor Centre of the Jožef Stefan Institute in Brinje, Slovenia. The event provided an excellent opportunity to bring project activities closer to the general public, media representatives, and visitors interested in science, research, and innovation.The Jožef Stefan Open Days
- [POMATO partners strengthen collaboration during USFQ visit to FUNDITEC laboratories](https://pomato.eu/pomato-partners-strengthen-collaboration-during-usfq-visit-to-funditec-laboratories/) - In late May, researcher Antonio León from the University of San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) visited the Agrifood laboratories at FUNDITEC as part of the ongoing collaboration between the two partners within the POMATO project.The visit focused on strengthening joint research activities related to the detection, study, and control of bacterial pathogens affecting potato and
- [POMATO at the 8th International Bacterial Wilt Symposium: Sharing Research and Strengthening Collaboration](https://pomato.eu/pomato-at-the-8th-international-bacterial-wilt-symposium-sharing-research-and-strengthening-collaboration/) - POMATO was represented at the 8th International Bacterial Wilt Symposium (IBWS), held in Wageningen, the Netherlands, from 22 to 26 March 2026. The symposium brought together researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers working on Ralstonia solanacearum and related bacterial wilt diseases, creating an important space for scientific exchange on pathogen genomics, host resistance, plant-microbe interactions, ecology,
- [POMATO Connects with Growers and the Public at the 58th AGRO International Fair in Braga](https://pomato.eu/pomato-connects-with-growers-and-the-public-at-the-58th-agro-international-fair-in-braga/) - From 26 to 29 March 2026, the POMATO project was present at the 58th edition of AGRO – International Fair of Agriculture, Livestock and Food, held at Forum Braga, Portugal. Represented by Food4Sustainability, the project joined one of the region’s best-known agricultural events to raise awareness, engage stakeholders, and strengthen links with the farming community.AGRO
- [Help Shape POMATO Solutions: Take Part in Our Stakeholder Survey](https://pomato.eu/help-shape-pomato-solutions-take-part-in-our-new-stakeholder-survey/) - Are you active in the tomato or potato value chain? We invite you to take part in the POMATO stakeholder survey and help strengthen collaboration across the sector.The POMATO project invites stakeholders across the tomato and potato value chain to complete its Stakeholder Information Form and share their expertise, interests, and needs.We welcome contributions from
- [POMATO Research Shared at the University of Burgos](https://pomato.eu/pomato-research-shared-at-the-university-of-burgos/) - As part of her secondment under the BIOREM project, Verna Katrin B. Cola of Wageningen University & Research (WU) took part in the lecture “Biocomputación: claves para interpretar datos metaómicos complejos”, held on 27 February 2026 at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Burgos (UBU), Spain.This activity was organised as a knowledge transfer opportunity during
- [POMATO Featured in Environmental Education Course at the Slovenian Third Age University](https://pomato.eu/pomato-featured-in-environmental-education-course-at-the-slovenian-third-age-university/) - The POMATO project was recently presented as part of the yearly course “Man and the environment” at the Slovenian Third Age University. Delivered by Tomaž Rijavec from JSI, the lecture formed part of a broader educational programme addressing a wide range of environmental topics and was used as an opportunity to introduce participants to current
- [POMATO Presented at the 65th Scientific Session of the Institute of Plant Protection in Poznań](https://pomato.eu/pomato-presented-at-the-65th-scientific-session-of-the-institute-of-plant-protection-in-poznan/) - POMATO Project Showcased at Major Polish Scientific Conference on Plant ProtectionOn 11–12 February 2026, the POMATO project was presented at the 65th Scientific Session of the Institute of Plant Protection – National Research Institute (IOR–PIB), held at the IOR Conference Centre in Poznań, Poland.The event brought together approximately 400 on-site participants, with additional online viewers
- [POMATO at SENTIATECH in Madrid](https://pomato.eu/pomato-at-sentiatech-in-madrid/) - POMATO at SENTIATECH: Strengthening Links between Research, Industry and InnovationOn 29 January 2026, the University of Burgos (UBU) represented the POMATO project at SENTIATECH, a national clustering event held in Madrid that brought together stakeholders from science, industry, technology, public organisations and policy.During the event, the UBU research team showcased its work through a dedicated
- [POMATO at i-Danha Food Lab 2025](https://pomato.eu/pomato-at-i-danha-food-lab-2025/) - Sharing innovation for resilient and regenerative food systems in Idanha-a-NovaOn 5 December 2025, Food4Sustainability (F4S) participated on-site in i-Danha Food Lab 2025 in Idanha-a-Nova (Portugal) – an event celebrating innovation, sustainability, and the role of territories in the transition toward more resilient and regenerative food systems.F4S was represented by Natalia Sierra, Gabriel Távora, and Margarida
- [POMATO project at Grow Learn Autumn School 2025](https://pomato.eu/pomato-project-at-grow-learn-autumn-school-2025/) - Grow Learn Autumn School: Engaging Portuguese Farmers on Quarantine Bacteria and the POMATO Project On 25 November 2025, Food4Sustainability (F4S) contributed to the Grow Learn: Autumn School, an online training initiative organized together with EIT Food, by delivering a dedicated lecture for Portuguese farmers. The session, presented by Natalia Sierra, was delivered in Portuguese (with
- [POMATO featured on radio Regional do Centro](https://pomato.eu/pomato-featured-on-radio-regional-do-centro/) - POMATO on Air: Food4Sustainability Shares How We’re Tackling Bacterial Diseases in Potato & TomatoNatalia Sierra from Food4Sustainability (F4S) – POMATO’s partner in Portugal – joined the Portuguese radio programme Regional Rural to explain why this work matters and how farmers can get involved.Why POMATO?Two quarantine-listed bacterial diseases – Clavibacter sepedonicus (ring rot) and Ralstonia solanacearum
- [First POMATO online General Assembly](https://pomato.eu/first-pomato-online-general-assembly/) - POMATO M6 General Assembly: Milestones Aligned, Next Steps SetOn October 27–28, 2025, the POMATO consortium convened online for the M6 General Assembly, bringing together all partners to review progress, align on priorities, and plan the next phase of work across the project.The meeting opened with a welcome and a succinct overview of achievements since the
- [POMATO at FRUIT ATTRACTION 2025](https://pomato.eu/pomato-at-fruit-attraction-2025/) - From 30 September to 2 October 2025, POMATO participated in FRUIT ATTRACTION 2025, the international trade fair hosted by IFEMA and FEPEX at IFEMA Madrid (Spain). Bringing together the fruit and vegetable sector across production, trade, logistics, packaging, and ag-tech, the fair gathered an estimated 120,000 participants from around the world. The event provided a
- [POMATO at VII Simposio en Fitopatología y Biocontrol](https://pomato.eu/pomato-at-vii-simposio-en-fitopatologia-y-biocontrol/) - From 17 to 19 September 2025, POMATO participated in the VII Simposio en Fitopatología y Biocontrol hosted by Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) at the Campus Cumbayá in Quito, Ecuador. The hybrid symposium gathered approximately 200 onsite participants, including students, researchers, growers, industry representatives, and other stakeholders, to discuss advances in plant pathology and
- [POMATO on Wikifarmer: fighting bacterial diseases in tomato & potato](https://pomato.eu/pomato-on-wikifarmer-fighting-bacterial-diseases-in-tomato-potato/) - We’re excited to share that Wikifarmer has published a feature on POMATO by Raquel Hernández Ruiz (UBU), co-authored with Saul Vallejos (UBU) and Christian Ghidelli (FUNDITEC). The article explains why two quarantine bacteria, Clavibacter sepedonicus (ring rot) and Ralstonia solanacearum (bacterial wilt), are so disruptive for European tomato and potato growers, and how POMATO aims
- [Field Visit: Tomato Farms in Pacho and San Cayetano, Cundinamarca, Colombia](https://pomato.eu/field-visit-tomato-farms-in-pacho-and-san-cayetano-cundinamarca-colombia/) - As part of the activities under Work Package 2 (WP2) of the POMATO project, led by AGROSAVIA, a field visit was conducted in the department of Cundinamarca, Colombia, focusing on tomato-producing areas in the municipalities of Pacho and San Cayetano. The main objective of this visit was to identify and characterize diseases associated with vascular
- [POMATO Newsletter #1 is out!](https://pomato.eu/pomato-newsletter-1-is-out/) - We’re excited to share the very first issue of the POMATO Newsletter, your gateway to staying informed on how the POMATO project is tackling bacterial diseases in potato and tomato crops through sustainable, science-based solutions.In this inaugural edition, you’ll:Discover how POMATO is helping protect food security across Europe and Latin AmericaLearn about our Kick-Off Meeting
- [The first POMATO press release is out!](https://pomato.eu/the-first-pomato-press-release-is-out/) - The POMATO project, funded by the Horizon Europe programme, is advancing integrated strategies to combat harmful plant pathogens in potato and tomato production across Europe and Latin America. With a multi-actor approach, POMATO brings together farmers, scientists, policymakers, and industry to co-develop sustainable, science-based solutions.From advanced diagnostic tools to bio-based alternatives and IPM (Integrated Pest
- [POMATO at Europatat Congress 2025](https://pomato.eu/pomato-at-europatat-congress-2025/) - From June 11 to 13, 2025, Lille, France became the heart of the European potato trade as it hosted the Europatat Congress 2025, an annual event bringing together stakeholders from across the potato value chain.Held at the Hotel Barrière Lille, this year’s edition gathered more than 120 participants from across Europe, including retailers, wholesalers, input-related
- [POMATO at International Day of Potato 2025](https://pomato.eu/pomato-at-international-day-of-potato-2025/) - Celebrating the Second International Day of Potato: Raising the Profile of the EU Potato SectorOn 27 May 2025, the heart of Brussels welcomed policymakers, supply chain actors, and researchers for the International Day of Potato, a special event dedicated to highlighting the importance of potatoes in Europe’s agri-food system.Held at the Residence Palace, the event served
- [POMATO Project Kick-off Meeting](https://pomato.eu/pomato-project-kick-off-meeting/) - Kicking Off POMATO: A Strong Start in Burgos, SpainOn May 13–14, 2025, the POMATO Project officially launched with a dynamic two-day Kick-off Meeting hosted by the Universidad de Burgos (UBU), bringing together all consortium partners to set the course for this ambitious EU-funded initiative.The meeting opened with a warm institutional welcome by UBU’s Vice-Rector for

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- [Homepage](https://pomato.eu/) - POMATO projectINNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR SAFEGUARDING POTATO AND TOMATO CROPS What we do The POMATO (Effective management strategies to tackle Clavibacter sepedonicus and Ralstonia solanacearum outbreaks on POtato and toMATO crops) project focuses on combating the spread of quarantine pests, particularly Clavibacter sepedonicus (Cs) and Ralstonia solanacearum (Rs), which threaten the health and quality of potato
- [AGROSAVIA](https://pomato.eu/consortium/agrosavia/) - Consortium Corporación colombiana de investigación agropecuaria - AGROSAVIA The Colombian Agricultural Research Corporation (AGROSAVIA), founded in 1993, focuses on agricultural research, environmental sustainability, and food security. With 23 locations, including 13 research centers, AGROSAVIA operates across Colombia’s five natural regions. It employs over 380 researchers and 360 support staff. AGROSAVIA aims to generate scientific knowledge
- [UBU](https://pomato.eu/consortium/ubu/) - Consortium University of Burgos The University of Burgos is a public university in northern Spain known for its strong focus on research, innovation and international collaboration. With almost 11,000 students, it offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs and promotes sustainable development, social engagement and academic excellence across its modern campuses. There are
- [Project overview](https://pomato.eu/consortium/overview/) - Project overview About POMATO project In fields across Europe and Latin America, potato and tomato growers face outbreaks of Cs and Rs diseases, devastating crops and threatening livelihoods. Recognizing the urgency, the POMATO project steps forward, driven by a vision of thriving, disease-resistant crops. At the heart of POMATO’s approach are innovative molecular techniques, unlocking resistance
- [POMATO Synergies](https://pomato.eu/synergies/) - POMATO Synergies Strengthening Collaboration and Extending Impact At POMATO, we place great importance on building meaningful connections with sister projects, EU and international initiatives that share our vision for sustainable agriculture and plant health. By aligning with like-minded efforts, we enhance our collective impact and broaden the reach of our stakeholder engagement. This collaborative spirit reflects
- [Case Study #4](https://pomato.eu/case-study-4/) - Case Study #4 Location: Poland (IHAR-PIB) Crop: Potato (Solanum tuberosum) Pathogen Target: Clavibacter sepedonicus (Cs) Overview Due to strict EU biosecurity regulations, this case study is conducted in a secure, licensed experimental facility to validate early detection and bio-control solutions for Cs in potatoes. Experimental Field TrialsPoland Site Secured 400 m² plot at IHAR-PIB, Bydgoszcz
- [Case Study #3](https://pomato.eu/case-study-3/) - Case Study #3 Location: Portugal Crop: Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Pathogen Target: Ralstonia solanacearum (Rs) Overview The main objective is to validate the Multiparametric Disease Detection (MDD) device for early disease detection under real world conditions. Due to strict EU biosecurity regulations (EU Regulation 2022/1193), the fields where Rs is detected are put under quarantine by
- [Case Study #2](https://pomato.eu/case-study-2/) - Case Study #2 Location: Colombia Crop: Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum, cv. Santa Cruz Kada) Pathogen Target: Ralstonia solanacearum (Rs) Overview This case study evaluates early detection and bio-control strategies for Rs in tomato crops through greenhouse and field trials in Colombia, focused on a commonly used susceptible cultivar. Greenhouse Trials Colombia Sample Size 750 tomato samples
- [Case Study #1](https://pomato.eu/case-study-1/) - Case Study #1 Location: Colombia & Ecuador Crop: Potato (Solanum tuberosum) Pathogen Target: Ralstonia solanacearum (Rs) Overview This case study focuses on validating early detection technologies and bio-control solutions for Rs in potato crops through both greenhouse and field trials across Colombia and Ecuador. Greenhouse Trials Colombia Sample Size 750 potato samples (susceptible varieties) Technologies
- [IRIS](https://pomato.eu/consortium/iris/) - Consortium IRIS Technology Solutions Sl. IRIS is an Advanced Engineering company specialized in Real-Time Monitoring solutions based on Photonics-based Process Analytical Technology (PAT) systems and Industrial Artificial Intelligence (Machine Learning and Deep Learning) for data-driven process efficiencies and quality standardization in the Food, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Bio-based and other process industries. We also develop Digital Twins,
- [News](https://pomato.eu/news/) - News news USFQ and CBGP Strengthen Collaboration within the POMATO Project As part of ongoing collaboration within the POMATO project, Antonio León from the University of San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) recently visited project partners Funditec and CBGP in Spain. The Read More » July 14, 2026 news POMATO at the National Agriculture Fair 2026
- [IHAR](https://pomato.eu/consortium/ihar/) - Consortium Plant Breeding and Acclimatization Institute – National Research Institute IHAR is a modern, opinion-forming, Polish R&D national institute with a multidisciplinary area that coordinates scientific research in the field of agriculture especially breeding and seed production of plants, improvement of cultivation technology, biotechnology as well as protection and improvement of germplasm, actively participating in
- [FUNDITEC](https://pomato.eu/consortium/funditec/) - Consortium FUNDACION TECNOLOGICA ADVANTX Funditec is a private non-profit foundation recognized as a Technology Center in Madrid. It focuses on applied research in Advanced Materials, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Blockchain, driving innovation and business competitiveness.Funditec will develop biocontrol coating solutions with antimicrobial activity using enzymes and bacterial antagonists as an alternative to chemical
- [Newsletter&media](https://pomato.eu/outputs/newslettermedia-download/) - Order By: Publish Date Title Update Date Downloads Views Order: Descending Ascending Apply Filter POMATO M12 GA - Press Release #3 1 file(s) 165.60 KB POMATO Newsletter #4 1 file(s) 2 MB Download POMATO Newsletter #3 1 file(s) 2 MB Download POMATO project Stakeholder Information Form - Press release #2 1 file(s) 196 KB Download
- [Outputs](https://pomato.eu/outputs/) - Outputs Explore this section to discover our milestones and deliverables, publications, brochures, factsheets, guidelines, policy recommendations and so much more. Scientific articles, Expert articles, Presentations (Coming soon) Newsletter, Press releases, Brochures, Factsheets Policy recommendations, Policy briefs, Guideline documents (Coming soon) Deliverables (Coming soon) Curious About Solutions for Protecting Potato and Tomato Crops? You are in
- [Deliverables](https://pomato.eu/outputs/deliverables-download/) - Order By: Publish Date Title Update Date Downloads Views Order: Descending Ascending Apply Filter POMATO M12 GA - Press Release #3 1 file(s) 165.60 KB POMATO Newsletter #4 1 file(s) 2 MB Download POMATO Newsletter #3 1 file(s) 2 MB Download POMATO project Stakeholder Information Form - Press release #2 1 file(s) 196 KB Download
- [Policy recommendations](https://pomato.eu/outputs/policy-recommendations-download/) - Order By: Publish Date Title Update Date Downloads Views Order: Descending Ascending Apply Filter POMATO M12 GA - Press Release #3 1 file(s) 165.60 KB POMATO Newsletter #4 1 file(s) 2 MB Download POMATO Newsletter #3 1 file(s) 2 MB Download POMATO project Stakeholder Information Form - Press release #2 1 file(s) 196 KB Download
- [Publications&presentations](https://pomato.eu/outputs/publicationspresentations-download/) - Order By: Publish Date Title Update Date Downloads Views Order: Descending Ascending Apply Filter POMATO M12 GA - Press Release #3 1 file(s) 165.60 KB POMATO Newsletter #4 1 file(s) 2 MB Download POMATO Newsletter #3 1 file(s) 2 MB Download POMATO project Stakeholder Information Form - Press release #2 1 file(s) 196 KB Download
- [CBGP](https://pomato.eu/consortium/cbgp/) - Consortium Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Genomics (CBGP) at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM-INIA/CSIC) The Centre for Plant Biotechnology and Genomics (CBGP), a joint Polytechnical University of Madrid (UPM)-INIA/CSIC center, is a leading research institute in Spain focused on plant and microbial biology, biotechnology, and computational genomics. The UPM is a leading Spanish technical university
- [CHEMIA](https://pomato.eu/consortium/chemia/) - Consortium CHEMIA S.p.A. CHEMIA S.p.A. is an Italian company that operates in fine chemicals and in the manufacturing of crop protection and crop nutrition products. Founded in 1962, CHEMIA is one of the Italian historic brands of agro-chemistry.Chemia produces a complete range of formulations. Our goal is to get the best formulation quality reducing the
- [Europatat](https://pomato.eu/consortium/europatat/) - Consortium Europatat Europatat is the European Potato Trade Association, which represents both national associations and individual companies involved in the trade of seed, ware and early potatoes throughout Europe. Its members include a wide range of traders (including breeders, distributors, storers, packers, importers and exporters) delivering seed potatoes to farmers, as well as raw material
- [F4S](https://pomato.eu/consortium/f4s/) - Consortium Food4Sustainability – Associação para a Inovação no Alimento Sustentável Food4Sustainability (F4S) is a non-profit organization driving innovation in sustainable food systems. Focused on achieving carbon neutrality and reducing environmental impact through innovative agricultural technologies, education, and collaborative projects, F4S works across five pillars: Circular Economy, Sustainable Agriculture, Territory, Healthy Eating, and Innovation. With a
- [FERTICO](https://pomato.eu/consortium/fertico/) - Consortium FERTICO D.O.O. Fertico, founded in 2004, specializes in soluble mineral nutrients and liquid foliar fertilizers. Since joining the Agromarket Group in 2007, we have focused on sustainability and innovation, investing in advanced fertilizer production technologies. Our high-precision systems ensure consistent nutrient distribution, with rigorous internal and external quality control, guaranteeing our special fertilizers brands
- [IDENER](https://pomato.eu/consortium/idener/) - Consortium IDENER R&D IDENER is a Research Company that investigates in the field of Computational Science and its application to the optimization of systems and processes in key areas such as industrial technologies, ICT, biotechnology, energy and resource efficiency. The Biotechnology Division involved in POMATO develops and apply computational biology tools for the analysis, design
- [INOSENS](https://pomato.eu/consortium/inosens/) - Consortium InoSens d.o.o. InoSens is a dynamic digital innovation hub with a skilled and experienced team dedicated to delivering sustainable, innovative solutions, technologies, and consultancy services. With over 20 years of experience managing EU-funded projects, InoSens supports partners in identifying funding opportunities, securing research and development grants, building international innovation partnerships, writing compelling project proposals,
- [JSI](https://pomato.eu/consortium/jsi/) - Consortium Jožef Stefan Institute Institute Jožef Stefan is the largest public institute in Slovenia performing research in biology, chemistry and physics. Activities in POMATO project are coordinated by the Laboratory for Colloid Biology from the Department of Environmental Sciences, hosting biologists, chemists and geoscientists. The group studies microbial communities in different environments and is dealing
- [PIN](https://pomato.eu/consortium/pin/) - Consortium Polish Seed Trade Association (Polska Izba Nasienna) Polish Seed Trade Association (PIN) is a chamber of commerce for the seed industry in Poland. Currently it brings together 88 national and foreign affiliates for agricultural, vegetable and fruit seeds. PIN Potato Section gathers companies that share more than 90% of potato seed market in Poland. Members
- [USFQ](https://pomato.eu/consortium/usfq/) - Consortium Universidad San Francisco de Quito Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) is a leading research university based in Quito, Ecuador, with three research stations located in the Amazon rainforest, Galapagos Islands, and the Andean region. For over 15 years, its research lab has specialized in pathogen identification, plant stress responses, and plant–microbe interactions across
- [WUR](https://pomato.eu/consortium/wur/) - Consortium Wageningen University & Research Wageningen University & Research is ranked as the best Agricultural University worldwide and the best university in The Netherlands.The Laboratory of Systems and Synthetic Biology at WUR is a leading group in developing and applying computational and experimental methods to study microbes and their interactions with the environment and hosts,
- [Contact](https://pomato.eu/contact/) - Get In Touch Got questions about the POMATO project? Feel free to get in touch with us via our contact form, and we’ll get back to you quickly with the answers and support you need I agree to the Privacy Policy and authorize the POMATO Project to store my data for the purpose of receiving
- [Events calendar](https://pomato.eu/consortium/events-calendar/) - Events calendar June 2025 Jun 11 11 June 2025 Past eventEuropatat Congress Hotel Resort Barriere Lille, 777 bis Pont de Flandres 59777 Lille, France Europatat and Fedepom are excited to announce the annual Europatat Congress that will take place at the Hôtel Barrière in Lille (France) on 11, 12 and 13 June 2025. Under […]
- [Consortium](https://pomato.eu/consortium/) - MEET OUR CONSORTIUM MEET OUR CONSORTIUM Led by the University of Burgos, POMATO is an EU-funded Horizon Europe project dedicated to safeguarding potato and tomato crops by tackling two major plant pathogens: Clavibacter sepedonicus and Ralstonia solanacearum.POMATO unites 16 partners from 8 European countries (Spain, Poland, Italy, Slovenia, Serbia, Netherlands, Portugal, Belgium) and 2 Latin
- [Imprint](https://pomato.eu/imprint/) - AddressC. Prta Romeros 09001 Burgos Spain Co-Principal INVESTIGATORRaquel Hernández RuizUniversidad de Burgos, SpainE-Mail: rhruiz@ubu.es Project InformationGrant agreement ID: 101181658Estimated project cost: €6,526,081.50EU contribution: €6,498,944.00Start date: 1 May 2025End date: 30 April 2029 Responsible for comms & content POMATO Communication Nevena Živančev, Project Manager InoSens (INO) E-Mail: zivancev@inosens.rs Copyright for imagesUsed on the website (if not indicated otherwise)© 2025 The
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- [POMATO M12 GA - Press Release #3](https://pomato.eu/download/pomato-m12-ga-press-release-3/) - The POMATO consortium gathered in Lisbon, Portugal, on 13–14 May 2026 for the project’s Month 12 General Assembly, hosted by Food4Sustainability. The meeting brought together partners on-site and online to review first-year progress, align ongoing activities and discuss the next steps for developing sustainable management strategies against Clavibacter sepedonicus and Ralstonia solanacearum outbreaks in potato
- [POMATO Newsletter #4](https://pomato.eu/download/pomato-newsletter-4/) - POMATO Newsletter – Issue #4 (April 2026) This issue highlights POMATO’s latest activities across Europe, including the Portuguese case study, recent scientific and outreach events, new project synergies, and upcoming opportunities to engage with the project. Highlights from this issue: Stakeholder Information Form: an invitation to share your perspective and help shape future POMATO activities,
- [POMATO Newsletter #3](https://pomato.eu/download/pomato-newsletter-3/) - POMATO Newsletter – Issue #3 (January 2026) This issue shares updates from POMATO’s work across Europe and Latin America to advance sustainable early detection and control solutions for potato and tomato health. Highlights from this issue: Stakeholder Survey: a call to join the POMATO network and help shape future activities and collaborations. Case study in
- [POMATO project Stakeholder Information Form - Press release #2](https://pomato.eu/download/pomato-project-stakeholder-info-form-press-release-2/) - POMATO project launches stakeholder survey to build European network for sustainable tomato and potato systems The POMATO project is now launching a stakeholder information survey to map and connect key actors working along the tomato and potato value chains, from production to processing, distribution, policy, industry, research, civil society, and consumers. The aim is to
- [POMATO Newsletter #2](https://pomato.eu/download/pomato-newsletter-2/) - POMATO Newsletter – Issue #2 (October 2025) This issue spotlights our EU–LATAM work to bring early detection and nature-based control closer to the field, while keeping partners and stakeholders aligned on next steps. Highlights from this issue: Colombia case study & validation plan: AGROSAVIA led a field mission (Pacho & San Cayetano, Cundinamarca), collecting ~40
- [POMATO project overview and Kick-off Meeting - Press release #1](https://pomato.eu/download/pomato-project-overview-and-kick-off-meeting-press-release-1/) - POMATO project: Innovative solutions for safeguarding potato and tomato crops The EU-funded POMATO project (May 2025–April 2029) unites 16 partners from Europe and Latin America to combat Clavibacter sepedonicus and Ralstonia solanacearum in potato and tomato crops. With €6.5 million in Horizon Europe funding, POMATO will deliver sustainable, integrated pest management strategies combining rapid diagnostics,
- [POMATO Newsletter #1](https://pomato.eu/download/pomato-newsletter-1/) - POMATO Newsletter – Issue #1 (July 2025) The POMATO project has officially launched! This four-year Horizon Europe initiative unites 16 partners from Europe and Latin America to develop sustainable, nature-based solutions for controlling Clavibacter sepedonicus and Ralstonia solanacearum in potato and tomato crops. These pathogens threaten yields, trade, and food security, especially under climate change.

## Events

- [International Day of Potato Webinar - From research to field: Sustainable solutions for potato health](https://pomato.eu/event/international-day-of-potato-webinar-from-research-to-field-sustainable-solutions-for-potato-health/) - From Research to Field: Sustainable Solutions for Potato Health is a joint online webinar organised in the context of the International Day of Potato 2026. The event will bring together five EU-funded projects: POMATO, IPMorama, NEM-EMERGE, PataFEST, CROPSAFE, and SAGROPIA to present complementary research and innovation approaches supporting healthier potato crops and more sustainable crop
- [Europatat Congress 2026](https://pomato.eu/event/europatat-congress-2026/) - Europatat Congress 2026 | June 3–4, Brussels Join the European potato community in the heart of the EU for a milestone edition of the Europatat Congress. This essential forum brings together industry leaders and policymakers to discuss the future of agriculture, trade, and sustainability in the potato sector.
- [PLANT PROTECTION CONFERENCE 65th Scientific Session of the Institute of Plant Protection – National Research Institute](https://pomato.eu/event/plant-protection-conference-65th-scientific-session-of-the-institute-of-plant-protection-national-research-institute/) - The Plant Protection Conference – 65th Scientific Session of Institute of Plant Protection - National Research Institute will take place on 11–12 February 2026 in Poznań. Held under the theme “Plant protection – experience of generations and a vision of the future,” this jubilee edition also marks the Institute’s 75th anniversary. The two-day programme features
- [8th International Bacterial Wilt Symposium (8th IBWS2026)](https://pomato.eu/event/8th-international-bacterial-wilt-symposium-8th-ibws2026/) - The 8th International Bacterial Wilt Symposium (IBWS2026) will take place on 22–26 March 2026 in Wageningen, bringing together researchers and stakeholders working on bacterial wilt and related plant health challenges. The programme will cover key topics including the diversity and genomics of the Ralstonia solanacearum species complex, molecular plant–microbe interactions, ecology and epidemiology, host resistance
- [Meeting of the joint EAPR sections Agronomy & Physiology and Post Harvest 2026](https://pomato.eu/event/meeting-of-the-joint-eapr-sections-agronomy-physiology-and-post-harvest-2026/) - The EAPR (European Association for Potato Research) joint section meeting will provide a forum for the exchange of knowledge on the cultivated potato (Solanum tuberosum L.), from agronomy, precision agriculture, biochemistry, physiology, and postharvest assessment to issues related to potato storage and potato processing. The conference will feature lectures by internationally renowned scientists, research presentations, posters,
- [The World Food Forum (WFF) flagship event 2025](https://pomato.eu/event/the-world-food-forum-wff-flagship-event-2025/) - The World Food Forum (WFF) flagship event is organized from 10–17 October 2025, hosted at FAO headquarters in Rome and online. Marking FAO’s 80th anniversary under the theme “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,” WFF convenes youth leaders, scientists, innovators, investors and policymakers to accelerate action toward the SDGs. Built around
- [VII Symposium Plant Pathology and Biocontrol (Simposio en Fitopatología y Biocontrol)](https://pomato.eu/event/vii-simposio-en-fitopatologia-y-biocontrol/) - VII Simposio en Fitopatología y Biocontrol takes place 17–19 September 2025 in Quito (Teatro Calderón de la Barca, Campus Santiago Gangotena), with in-person and virtual options. The program covers biological control, plant–pathogen interactions, phytopathology, and genetic diversity of diseases, aimed at professionals and students in the agricultural, biotech, and research sectors.
- [XXII Congress of the Spanish Society for Phytopathology (SEF)](https://pomato.eu/event/xxii-congress-of-the-spanish-society-for-phytopathology-sef/) - The XXII Congreso de la Sociedad Española de Fitopatología (SEF) will take place 19–22 October 2026 at the Hipotels Convention Centre, Palma (Mallorca). The in-person program covers core plant-pathology themes: disease management, epidemiology, diagnosis & detection, and plant–pathogen interactions The event includes invited national and international speakers and strong support for early-career scientists. A spotlight
- [International Symposium on Plant Stress (Simposio internacional de estrés en plantas)](https://pomato.eu/event/international-symposium-on-plant-stress-simposio-internacional-de-estres-en-plantas/) - AGROSAVIA’s Simposio Internacional en Estrés de Plantas (15–17 Sept 2025) brings students, professionals, and researchers together at the Parque Tecnológico Guatiguará (Piedecuesta, Santander) to share advances and hands-on methods for understanding and managing plant stress under climate change. The program features international experts, plenary talks, and practical minicourses (e.g., gas exchange & chlorophyll fluorescence; lab
- [FESTIVAL DELL’INNOVAZIONE AGROALIMENTARE 2025 (Festival of Agri-food Innovation 2025)](https://pomato.eu/event/festival-dellinnovazione-agroalimentare-2025-festival-of-agri-food-innovation-2025/) - Annual online event whose purpose is to disseminate the latest innovations to all stakeholders in the agri-food sector. Across four days, companies, startups, and researchers explore what’s next in agri-food: biotech & genetic improvement, regenerative agriculture, automation, advanced sensing, and AI, through talks and case studies designed to turn ideas into action.
- [FRUIT ATTRACTION 2025](https://pomato.eu/event/fruit-attraction-2025/) - International trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector. It's an annual event held in Madrid, Spain and it serves as a major meeting point for professionals across the entire fruit and vegetable value chain, including producers, exporters, importers, wholesalers, retailers, and those in the auxiliary industry (e.g., packaging, logistics, technology).
- [PotatoEurope 2025](https://pomato.eu/event/potatoeurope-2025/) - PotatoEurope is the premier international event dedicated to the entire potato value chain, bringing together professionals from across the sector, from growers and researchers to processors, retailers and technology providers. The 2025 edition will take place on 3 and 4 September at Wageningen University & Research (WUR), Field Crops in Lelystad, at the heart of
- [Europatat Congress](https://pomato.eu/event/europatat-congress/) - Europatat and Fedepom are excited to announce the annual Europatat Congress that will take place at the Hôtel Barrière in Lille (France) on 11, 12 and 13 June 2025. Under the theme “Potato leaders of the future: deciding under uncertainty”, the Europatat Congress will serve once again as a pivotal platform for Europatat members and

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