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Joaquín Balduque @JBalduque

Agronomy, Meteorology, Nature. Agronomist. Administrator of Plant Production, Health and Breeding at @CIHEAMZaragoza All views are my own

Joined January 2020
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Joaquín Balduque@JBalduque
18 Jan 2025
So proud of having co-organised a great Policy Seminar on #IPM at the @Europarl_EN together with Christophe Clergeau MEP @clergeau and his team. This was yet another achievement in the framework of @H2020IPMWorks political engagement activities, led by @CIHEAMZaragoza
CIHEAM Zaragoza@CIHEAMZaragoza
16 Jan 2025
Yesterday, as part of the @H2020IPMWorks project WP7, led by CIHEAM Zaragoza, we joined forces with MEP Christophe Clergeau to organise a European Policy Seminar titled: “Supporting Farmers to Reduce Pesticide Use Through Effective Implementation of Integrated Pest Management”
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CIHEAM Zaragoza@CIHEAMZaragoza
May 7
Últimos días para solicitar plaza en el Curso Avanzado “Innovación y sostenibilidad en la producción de frutos secos” 📍 Zaragoza online 📅 21–26 septiembre 2026 ⏳ Solicitudes hasta el 27 mayo 🎓 Becas disponibles 🔗iamz.ciheam.org/es/formacion… #FrutosSecos #AgriculturaSostenible
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What a great session!! Many thanks to @doctorxkefauver and José Luis Araus @UniBarcelona
CIHEAM Zaragoza@CIHEAMZaragoza
Mar 19
Yesterday, we took learning to the skies. Students of the International Master in Plant Genetics, Genomics and Breeding explored plant responses to abiotic stress using field, proximal and remote sensing tools. Led by Shawn Kefauver and José Luis Araus (@UniBarcelona ).
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It is a privilege to be able to teach our students – the breeders of tomorrow – these kinds of tasks. Many thanks to @EEAD_CSIC for their cooperation and support!
CIHEAM Zaragoza@CIHEAMZaragoza
Apr 9
🍑Hands-on peach breeding for our MSc in Plant Genetics, Genomics & Breeding students, guided by María Ángeles Moreno and Aimar Navarro from @EEAD_CSIC. Thanks to our long-time campus partner for supporting high-quality practical training. 🙌
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Our students on the International Master in Plant Genetics, Genomics and Breeding at @CIHEAMZaragoza continue to progress in their training, and it is a source of pride to see them grow. A pleasure to have the contribution of Ana Casas and Ernesto Igartua Arregui from @EEAD_CSIC
CIHEAM Zaragoza@CIHEAMZaragoza
Jan 21
CIHEAM Zaragoza Master’s students explored conventional vs. speed breeding at @EEAD_CSIC . Thanks to Professors Ana Casas & Ernesto Igartua and EEAD-CSIC for expert guidance & hands-on training. #PlantBreeding #SpeedBreeding #Agriculture
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Challenges of adopting IPM. As in other publications, this one also emphasises, among other things, such necessary aspects as: ✅Focus on prevention ✅Strengthen extension systems and coordination ✅Institutional and public support entomologytoday.org/2025/10/… via @EntsocAmerica

IPM Adoption a Challenge in Developing Countries: Lessons From Nepal

A study of 25 years of integrated pest management in Nepal shows that better training, climate-smart tools, and stronger institutional support are needed for IPM to become a powerful in agriculture...

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This really interesting study reveals the 3D structure of a barley root protein that protects plants from toxic aluminum in acidic soils! phys.org/news/2025-09-barley… via @physorg_com

Barley's root defense: Protein could be key to surviving acidic, aluminum-rich soils

A new study has revealed the 3D structure of a barley root protein that protects plants from toxic aluminum in acidic soils. Unlike most transporters, this protein exports citrate—an anion that binds...

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Excited to share a new chapter in my professional career at @CIHEAMZaragoza! After a rewarding experience since January 2023 as Project Manager, I’m starting a new position as 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴
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Precioso #cumulonimbus sobre la Sierra de Guara visto desde el embalse de la Sotonera
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Embalse de la Sotonera
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Very interesting article by @FAO and @ippcnews on how #ClimateChange impacts #PlantHealth It highlights the importance of: ✅ Early warning systems and pest monitoring ✅ International standards #OneHealth fao.org/one-health/highlight…

How climate change impacts plant health 

How climate change impacts plant health | One Health | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

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Interesting article comparing the #IntegratedPestManagement approach between 🇪🇺 and 🇺🇲 The combination of ✅Regulatory oversight ✅Flexible incentives ✅Improved risk assessment tools ➡️Could lead to more effective IPM adoption academic.oup.com/jipm/articl…

Comparing Integrated Pest Management approaches: European Union vs. United States

Abstract. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a critical strategy for sustainable agriculture, aiming to minimize risks associated with the use of chemical

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Drought conditions are affecting large parts of central and northern Europe as well as northern Africa, the eastern Mediterranean, and the Middle East, according to the @EU_ScienceHub Joint Research Centre's report on Drought in Europe June 2025 publications.jrc.ec.europa.e…

Drought in Europe June 2025

Drought conditions are affecting large parts of central and northern Europe as well as northern Africa, the eastern Mediterranean, and the Middle East.Recent above-average temperatures in western...

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What a great conference!! A pleasure to work with such good teams from our #ForestAgriGreenNudge project and our sister @PRUDENTproject with such good speakers 👏 Many thanks to the @EU_EESC for hosting us 👇 @CIHEAMZaragoza
CIHEAM Zaragoza@CIHEAMZaragoza
23 May 2025
🌿This week we joined the #GreenNudges in Agriculture & Forestry Conference, hosted by @EU_EESC in Brussels. CIHEAM Zaragoza leads policy & engagement in the #ForestAgriGreenNudge project, spotlighted alongside @PRUDENTproject during the event.
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Tormenta sobre Zaragoza @AEMET_Aragon @eltiempo_atv
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Happy #PlantHealthDay
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Imponente célula avanzando sobre la provincia de Zaragoza @AEMET_Aragon @eltiempo_atv
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At times some people seem to forget the importance of #PlantHealth. However, others of us celebrate its #PlantHealthDay every year on 12 May, thinking that every day should be a plant health day 🗓️Get ready for #PlantHealthDay on 12 May 2025 @ippcnews fao.org/plant-health-day/en

International Day of Plant Health, 12 May | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Healthy plants can help to end hunger, reduce poverty, protect the environment, and boost economic development.

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Muchas gracias a Javier Lozano @JavierL51321854 y a su familia por acogernos y compartir su enorme conocimiento sobre Gestión Integrada de Plagas, el mejor broche a nuestro curso avanzado sobre GIP en @CIHEAMZaragoza
CIHEAM Zaragoza@CIHEAMZaragoza
23 Mar 2025
From Theory to Practice: Our Field Visit to a farm in Almunia, where IPM is being applied to cherry, peach, nectarine, flat peach, apple, and almond production. It was inspiring to see #IPM in action and discuss real-world applications with those implementing it firsthand
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BELIS Project@BELIS_EU
20 Jan 2025
📢Next 23 January 2025 the @BELIS_EU Project will be organising a Webinar on “BELIS Network. Legume breeding for agroecological transition in Europe”. 🗓️23 Jan ⏰ 10:00 CET Programme, registration & info here 👇 belisproject.eu/belis-webina…
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