MICROBIOMES4SOY responds to the urgent call on World Microbiome Day to transition to healthier, more environmentally friendly, plant-based diets. The EU-funded Horizon project uses the soyabean crop as model system to deepen microbiome understanding and develop ambitious microbiome-based innovations in the food sector. Microbiomes, the diverse communities of microorganisms found in all parts of the environment and within our human bodies, are the underappreciated and unrealized pioneers of our food systems.
Recognizing this potential, MICROBIOMES4SOY dives deep into the mysteries of microbiomes, aiming to apply their full capabilities for positive impacts on people and the planet. This comprehensive strategy spans from production to consumption, underscoring the interconnectedness of our food ecosystem. Embracing this holistic approach, MICROBIOMES4SOY examines the impact of soya as a climate-positive alternative protein source.
" We will address soya bean as a kind of model crop to better understand the dynamics and functions of soil and plant-associated microbiomes, but we will also develop microbial applications to improve plant stress resilience and to improve the nutritional quality of soya bean ." Said Angela Sessitsch, project coordinator at the Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT). Developing microbiome-based knowledge and awareness Creating microbiome-based solutions through more sustainable food production Facilitating healthy soy-enriched diets MICROBIOMES4SOY is.
