Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the Action, the training school was organized to disseminate specific aspects of cold plasma technology broadly. Experts from all scientific fields gave training lectures to transfer knowledge between researchers and different scientific fields. They also introduce PhD students and ECIs with fundamental aspects of cold plasma technology with different viewpoints.

The main focus of the school was the state-of-the-art in the field of plasma agriculture. The trainees had the opportunity to be acquainted with the latest accomplishments presented at such a level that trainees from different fields (sciences) could obtain basic knowledge.

Due to the nature of the hybrid event accessible for all participants, the First Training School was an ideal opportunity to provide general introductions of the cold plasma technology to participants. Finally, on-spot attendees from the neighbouring state Republic of Serbia and host state Bosnia and Herzegovina physically participated at the venue. The total number of registered participants was 278, of which 123 with a PhD.

Download final Cost Booklet [+]
Download PlAgri Program of TS1 CA19110 [+]

1^st call for best post award (image/video with desciprtion) with theme on plasma agriculture.

How to participate?

1. Make a video/picture/drawing about plasma and/or agriculture
2. Fill the form (click)
3. Send everything to sci.comm@plagri.eu
4. Follow PLAGRI social accounts and promote your post when we publish it!

The post with the most likes from all platforms wins!

1^st PLACE PRIZES: 1000 € Travel Grant* and official award diploma.

Become Scientific Communication Assistant

*for workgroup/core group or management committee meeting

The first online event on alternative food processing technologies is organized by the EFCE Section on Food and will be held online on 25-27^th May 2021. The event will highlight recent activities in research and innovation of selected alternative food processing technologies, as well as reflect on industrial aspects of these technologies. The event provides a chance for academic and industry professionals to discuss recent trends and progress in the area of alternative food technologies.

Among them, plasma processes will be covered during day 3, on 27^th May, where Dr. Schlueter will be presenting.

Participation in the online event is free of charge, however, pre-registration will be required for each day separately that can be made through the web page of the event.

1^st call for best post award (image/video with desciprtion) with theme on plasma agriculture.

How to participate?

1. Make a video/picture/drawing about plasma and/or agriculture
2. Fill the form (click)
3. Send everything to sci.comm@plagri.eu
4. Follow PLAGRI social accounts and promote your post when we publish it!

The post with the most likes from all platforms wins!

1^st PLACE PRIZES: 1000 € Travel Grant* and official award diploma.

Become Scientific Communication Assistant

*for workgroup/core group or management committee meeting

We are pleased to announce the opening of a Call for Virtual Networking Support of the COST Action PlAgri (CA19110)

Period: July 2021 – October 2021

Deadline for applications: July 7^th, 2021

(https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA19110/#tabs|Name:overview)

What is virtual networking support (VNS) grant?

VNS grant aims to promote virtual networking as a complement to traditional ways of collaboration in the COST Actions and to support continuity and alleviate challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, it will serve to build capacity and spread the uptake of virtual collaboration across different research communities. More detail and the COST rules about the Virtual Networking Support Grants can be found in the COST Vademecum (Section 10) that can be downloaded here.

A financial contribution of 4.000 € will be awarded for VNS Grant per Grant Period.

More information available via PDF download.

We are pleased to announce the opening of a Call for Virtual Networking Support of the COST Action PlAgri (CA19110)

Period: July 2021 – October 2021

Deadline for applications: July 7^th, 2021

(https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA19110/#tabs|Name:overview)

What is virtual networking support (VNS) grant?

VNS grant aims to promote virtual networking as a complement to traditional ways of collaboration in the COST Actions and to support continuity and alleviate challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, it will serve to build capacity and spread the uptake of virtual collaboration across different research communities. More detail and the COST rules about the Virtual Networking Support Grants can be found in the COST Vademecum (Section 10) that can be downloaded here.

A financial contribution of 4.000 € will be awarded for VNS Grant per Grant Period.

More information available via PDF download.

We are pleased to announce the opening of a Call for Virtual Mobility grant of the COST Action PlAgri (CA19110).

Deadline for applications: September 5^th, 2021

VM grant aims at strengthening the existing network by allowing scientists to foster collaboration in a virtual setting, to exchange knowledge, learn new techniques, disseminate the Action results, etc Some examples of the activities that could be proposed and supported by this grant are reported in the following sections. More detail and the COST rules about the Virtual Networking Support Grants can be found in the COST Vademecum, Section 10.
A financial contribution of 1500 € will be awarded for VM Grant per Grant Period.

More information is available via download links @:

• Virtual Mobility Grant call detailed information
• Application form
• Report form

Please find attached the programme for the 19^th International Conference on Plasma Physics and Applications (CPPA2021), in conjunction with the 1^st Workshop on Plasma Applications for Smart and Sustainable Agriculture, under COST Action CA19110-PlAgri, to be held in Magurele-Bucharest, Romania in the period 31 August-3 September 2021.

The conference will run in hybrid format, with both presenters and audience in presence as well as online. As such, we will send to the registered participants a Zoom link with the credentials of each session a day in advance. A general guideline for attending online and live presentations is also attached.

Please find more information on the conference website https://cppa2021.inflpr.ro/. You will find here also information regarding the COVID 19 regulations and the daily updated situations on the infection rate.

DAY1 zoom link

DAY2 zoom link

DAY3 zoom link

We are pleased to announce the opening of a Call for Virtual Mobility grant of the COST Action PlAgri (CA19110).

Deadline for applications: September 5^th, 2021

VM grant aims at strengthening the existing network by allowing scientists to foster collaboration in a virtual setting, to exchange knowledge, learn new techniques, disseminate the Action results, etc Some examples of the activities that could be proposed and supported by this grant are reported in the following sections. More detail and the COST rules about the Virtual Networking Support Grants can be found in the COST Vademecum, Section 10.
A financial contribution of 1500 € will be awarded for VM Grant per Grant Period.

More information is available via download links @:

• Virtual Mobility Grant call detailed information
• Application form
• Report form

Please find attached the programme for the 19^th International Conference on Plasma Physics and Applications (CPPA2021), in conjunction with the 1^st Workshop on Plasma Applications for Smart and Sustainable Agriculture, under COST Action CA19110-PlAgri, to be held in Magurele-Bucharest, Romania in the period 31 August-3 September 2021.

The conference will run in hybrid format, with both presenters and audience in presence as well as online. As such, we will send to the registered participants a Zoom link with the credentials of each session a day in advance. A general guideline for attending online and live presentations is also attached.

Please find more information on the conference website https://cppa2021.inflpr.ro/. You will find here also information regarding the COVID 19 regulations and the daily updated situations on the infection rate.

DAY1 zoom link

DAY2 zoom link

DAY3 zoom link

The second MC meeting will be held on October 6^th, 2021. Unfortunately, due to the COVID situation, the meeting will be held as a fully online event. You will receive the link to the event a few days before the meeting. The meeting will start at 9 AM (GMT+2 – Belgrade time). Here you can download the agenda. The official invitations to attend the meeting have already been sent to all of MC members through the e-COST system.

We are pleased to announce the opening of a Call for Virtual Networking Support of the COST Action PlAgri (CA19110)

Period: June 2021 – October 2021

Deadline for applications: May 31^st, 2022

(https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA19110/#tabs|Name:overview)

What is virtual networking support (VNS) grant?

VNS grant aims to promote virtual networking as a complement to traditional ways of collaboration in the COST Actions and to support continuity and alleviate challenges stemming from the  COVID-19 pandemic. The future grantee has a task to develop collaboration, transfer knowledge, stimulate, and implement virtual and hybrid activities inside the network, and spread the uptake of virtual collaboration across different research communities. The grant aims to achieve the MoU objectives and significantly increase their impact and reach.

More details and the COST rules about the Virtual Networking Support Grants can be found in the Annotated rules for COST actions (Section A4-2) that can be downloaded here.

A financial contribution of 4.000 € will be awarded to the VNS grantee per Grant Period.

More information is available via PDF download.

We are pleased to announce the opening of the 2^nd Call for Virtual Mobility grant of the COST Action PlAgri (CA19110).

Deadline for applications: until funds are expended

VM grant aims to strengthen the existing network by allowing scientists to foster collaboration in a virtual setting, exchange knowledge, learn new techniques, disseminate the Action results, etc. Some examples of the activities that could be proposed and supported by this grant are reported in the following sections. More detail and the COST rules about the Virtual Mobility Grants can be found in the COST Annotated Rules.

A financial contribution of 1500 € will be awarded for VM Grant per Grant Period.

More information is available @ Virtual Mobility Grant call detailed information.

The COST Academy will organize a webinar on Open Access on Thursday, 29 September 2022, between 10:00-11:30 CET. The webinar is open to all COST Action participants.

Open access to research publications is becoming increasingly important for researchers as different initiatives and funders introduce measures to encourage the ‘openness’ to research outputs. The new Horizon Europe funding program is also applying mandatory Open Access to the program publications. The COST Academy will organize an introductory webinar presented by cOAlition S to raise awareness of the COST Action participants on open access, the different types of open access, and the main principles that cOAlition S funders are applying to ensure Open Access to the research they fund.

Wikifarmer and the Global Plant Council would like to invite you to the online, free scientists-farmers panel with the topic “Climate-Smart Agriculture”.

Four scientists, working on staple crops of huge economical and food safety importance, will present the latest climate-smart agriculture ideas to farmers. Each expert will focus on one particular staple crop: wheat, corn, potato, and rice.

Please register here.

It is our pleasure to invite you to take part in the 2^nd Training School “Cold plasmas to fight microorganisms, viruses & toxins for medical and agricultural applications”, jointly organized by PlasTHER CA20114 and PlAgri CA19110 COST Actions.

The focus of the training school is to present both basic level and state-of-the-art in cold atmospheric pressure plasmas and plasma-treated liquids to fight against microorganisms, viruses and toxic substances in the fields of medicine, agriculture and food processing.

The PlAgri COST action has allocated certain funds for the reimbursement of trainees that will attend the TS2 in person. More information about the TS2 and application for reimbursements can be found here.

Title: Cold plasmas to fight microorganisms, viruses & toxins for medical and agricultural applications

Date: February 13^th (Monday) – February 16^th (Thursday), 2023

Location: Ex. Palazzo delle Poste e Telegrafi (Centro polifunzionale Studenti), Piazza Cesare Battisti 70122 Bari, Italy

Website: https://www.plasther.eu/events-archive/2nd-training-school-bari-2023/

We are pleased to announce the opening of a 3^rd Call for Virtual Networking Support of the COST Action PlAgri (CA19110)

Period: June 10^th, 2023 – October 3^rd, 2023

Deadline for applications: May 31^st, 2022

(https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA19110/#tabs|Name:overview)

What is virtual networking support (VNS) grant?

VNS grant aims to promote virtual networking as a complement to traditional ways of collaboration in the COST Actions and to support continuity and alleviate challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. The future grantee has a task to develop collaboration, transfer knowledge, stimulate, and implement virtual and hybrid activities inside the network, and spread the uptake of virtual collaboration across different research communities. The grant aims to achieve the MoU objectives and significantly increase their impact and reach.

More details and the COST rules about the Virtual Networking Support Grants can be found in the Annotated rules for COST actions (Section A4-2) that can be downloaded from here.

A financial contribution of 4.000 € will be awarded to the VNS grantee per Grant Period.

More information is available via PDF download.

We are pleased to announce the opening of the 3^rd Call for Virtual Mobility grant of the COST Action PlAgri (CA19110).

Deadline for applications: until funds are expended.

Collection dates: July 25^th, August 25^th, September 25^th, 2023.

VM Grant aims to strengthen the existing network by allowing scientists to foster collaboration in a virtual setting, exchange knowledge, learn new techniques, disseminate the Action results, etc. Some examples of the activities that could be proposed and supported by this grant are reported in the following sections. More detail and the COST rules about the VM Grants can be found in the COST Annotated Rules.

A financial contribution of 1500 € will be awarded for VM Grant per Grant Period.

More information is available @ Virtual Mobility Grant call detailed information.

We are pleased to announce the opening of a 4^th Call for Virtual Networking Support of the COST Action PlAgri (CA19110)

Period: January – October, 2024

Deadline for applications: January 10^th, 2023

(https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA19110/#tabs|Name:overview)

What is virtual networking support (VNS) grant?

VNS grant aims to promote virtual networking as a complement to traditional ways of collaboration in the COST Actions and to support continuity and alleviate challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. The future grantee has a task to develop collaboration, transfer knowledge, stimulate and implement virtual and hybrid activities inside the network, and spread the uptake of virtual collaboration across different research communities. The grant aims to achieve the MoU objectives and significantly increase their impact and reach.

More details and the COST rules about the Virtual Networking Support Grants can be found in the Annotated rules for COST actions that can be downloaded from here.

A financial contribution of 4.000 € will be awarded to the VNS grantee per Grant Period.

More information is available via PDF download.

We are pleased to announce the opening of a 4^th Call for Virtual Networking Support of the COST Action PlAgri (CA19110)

Period: January – October, 2024

Deadline for applications: January 10^th, 2023

(https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA19110/#tabs|Name:overview)

What is virtual networking support (VNS) grant?

VNS grant aims to promote virtual networking as a complement to traditional ways of collaboration in the COST Actions and to support continuity and alleviate challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. The future grantee has a task to develop collaboration, transfer knowledge, stimulate and implement virtual and hybrid activities inside the network, and spread the uptake of virtual collaboration across different research communities. The grant aims to achieve the MoU objectives and significantly increase their impact and reach.

More details and the COST rules about the Virtual Networking Support Grants can be found in the Annotated rules for COST actions that can be downloaded from here.

A financial contribution of 4.000 € will be awarded to the VNS grantee per Grant Period.

More information is available via PDF download.

We are pleased to announce the opening of a 4^th Call for Short-Term Scientific Missions of the COST Action PlAgri (CA19110)

Period: January – June, 2024 (ongoing call)

Deadline for applications: June 30^th, 2024

(https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA19110/#tabs|Name:overview)

What is virtual networking support (VNS) grant?

COST Actions can provide grants for scientific missions (exchange visits) aimed at strengthening the existing network by allowing scientists to go to an institution or laboratory in another COST Country or COST Near Neighbour Country or in COST International Partner Country to foster collaboration, to learn a new technique or to take measurements using instruments and/or methods not available in their institution/laboratory. STSMs are particularly, but not exclusively, intended for young researchers up to 40 years of age. Missions can last from 5 days to 3 months; an exceptional extension of up to 6 months is possible.

More details available at the PlAgri website here.

In case of any questions, contact the STSM coordinator leader, Prof. Dr. Jana Šimečková, or vice Prof. Dr. Indrek Jogi.

We are pleased to announce the opening of a 4^th Call for Short-Term Scientific Missions of the COST Action PlAgri (CA19110)

Period: January – June, 2024 (ongoing call)

Deadline for applications: June 30^th, 2024

(https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA19110/#tabs|Name:overview)

What is virtual networking support (VNS) grant?

COST Actions can provide grants for scientific missions (exchange visits) aimed at strengthening the existing network by allowing scientists to go to an institution or laboratory in another COST Country or COST Near Neighbour Country or in COST International Partner Country to foster collaboration, to learn a new technique or to take measurements using instruments and/or methods not available in their institution/laboratory. STSMs are particularly, but not exclusively, intended for young researchers up to 40 years of age. Missions can last from 5 days to 3 months; an exceptional extension of up to 6 months is possible.

More details available at the PlAgri website here.

In case of any questions, contact the STSM coordinator leader, Prof. Dr. Jana Šimečková, or vice Prof. Dr. Indrek Jogi.

We are pleased to announce the opening of a 4^th Call for Short-Term Scientific Missions of the COST Action PlAgri (CA19110)

Period: January – June, 2024 (ongoing call)

Deadline for applications: June 30^th, 2024

(https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA19110/#tabs|Name:overview)

What is virtual networking support (VNS) grant?

COST Actions can provide grants for scientific missions (exchange visits) aimed at strengthening the existing network by allowing scientists to go to an institution or laboratory in another COST Country or COST Near Neighbour Country or in COST International Partner Country to foster collaboration, to learn a new technique or to take measurements using instruments and/or methods not available in their institution/laboratory. STSMs are particularly, but not exclusively, intended for young researchers up to 40 years of age. Missions can last from 5 days to 3 months; an exceptional extension of up to 6 months is possible.

More details available at the PlAgri website here.

In case of any questions, contact the STSM coordinator leader, Prof. Dr. Jana Šimečková, or vice Prof. Dr. Indrek Jogi.

We are pleased to invite you to the PlAgri Virtual Mobility Grant (VMG) Webinar on Friday, 15^th March 2024, at 10.00 h CET.

The outputs provided in the context of the VMG call represent extremely valuable material for the entire Community as they can contribute to foster collaborations among research groups and progress towards COST Action Objectives. For this reason, the Webinar aims to promote the results obtained by VMG grantees, creating a nice opportunity to trigger fruitful discussions and strengthen the network. During the Webinar, the five VMG grantees will deliver short presentations about the main results of their VMG activities (for each grantee, 7 minutes to present + 3 minutes to answer questions will be available).

Program of the Webinar:

• 10.00-10.05: Welcome and introduction
• 10.05-10.15: “How important are seed treatments by atmospheric pressure cold plasma for PlAgri members? Evaluation of plasma sources, protocols, and challenges.” – Ignacio Muro Fraguas
• 10.15-10.25: “Generation of PAW for biological decontamination and chemical degradation.” – Ana Saínz-Garcia
• 10.25-10.35: “Plasma physical-chemical mechanisms of interaction with foods” – Filippo Capelli
• 10.35-10.45: “Plasma effect on safety and quality of foods” – Silvia Tappi
• 10.45-10.55: “A collection of posters related to PlAgri events” – Klaas De Baerdemaeker
• • 10.55-11.10: Discussion, final remarks, and closing

Contact, Dr. Giulia Laghi.

We are pleased to announce the opening of a 4^th Call for Short-Term Scientific Missions of the COST Action PlAgri (CA19110)

Period: January – June, 2024 (ongoing call)

Deadline for applications: June 30^th, 2024

(https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA19110/#tabs|Name:overview)

What is virtual networking support (VNS) grant?

COST Actions can provide grants for scientific missions (exchange visits) aimed at strengthening the existing network by allowing scientists to go to an institution or laboratory in another COST Country or COST Near Neighbour Country or in COST International Partner Country to foster collaboration, to learn a new technique or to take measurements using instruments and/or methods not available in their institution/laboratory. STSMs are particularly, but not exclusively, intended for young researchers up to 40 years of age. Missions can last from 5 days to 3 months; an exceptional extension of up to 6 months is possible.

More details available at the PlAgri website here.

In case of any questions, contact the STSM coordinator leader, Prof. Dr. Jana Šimečková, or vice Prof. Dr. Indrek Jogi.

We are pleased to announce the opening of a 4^th Call for Short-Term Scientific Missions of the COST Action PlAgri (CA19110)

Period: January – June, 2024 (ongoing call)

Deadline for applications: June 30^th, 2024

(https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA19110/#tabs|Name:overview)

What is virtual networking support (VNS) grant?

COST Actions can provide grants for scientific missions (exchange visits) aimed at strengthening the existing network by allowing scientists to go to an institution or laboratory in another COST Country or COST Near Neighbour Country or in COST International Partner Country to foster collaboration, to learn a new technique or to take measurements using instruments and/or methods not available in their institution/laboratory. STSMs are particularly, but not exclusively, intended for young researchers up to 40 years of age. Missions can last from 5 days to 3 months; an exceptional extension of up to 6 months is possible.

More details available at the PlAgri website here.

In case of any questions, contact the STSM coordinator leader, Prof. Dr. Jana Šimečková, or vice Prof. Dr. Indrek Jogi.

It is our pleasure to announce the 4^th and final Workshop of the Plagri COST Action CA19110 “Plasma applications for smart and sustainable agriculture”. The workshop will take place at the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts in Belgrade, Serbia from May 20^th to 22^nd, 2024. The 4^th Workshop will present the latest achievements in the areas covered by the PlAgri Cost Action CA19110:

• Low-temperature plasma treatment of seeds
• Low-temperature plasma treatment of plants
• Plasma treatment of agricultural wastewater, growth media, manure, and production of PAW
• Applications of plasma processes and technologies in the food industry

Also, it will give an overview of the activities that have been done during four years of PlAgri COST Action.

Important information

• Workshop website (click)
• Workshop dates: May 20^th-22^nd, 2024.
• Registration deadline: March 8^th, 2024.
• Abstract deadline: March 8^th, 2024.

Workshop chair Prof. Dr. Zoran Petrović and secretary chair Dr. Olivera Jovanović.

Looking forward to seeing you in Belgrade.

We are pleased to announce the opening of a 4^th Call for Short-Term Scientific Missions of the COST Action PlAgri (CA19110)

Period: January – June, 2024 (ongoing call)

Deadline for applications: June 30^th, 2024

(https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA19110/#tabs|Name:overview)

What is virtual networking support (VNS) grant?

COST Actions can provide grants for scientific missions (exchange visits) aimed at strengthening the existing network by allowing scientists to go to an institution or laboratory in another COST Country or COST Near Neighbour Country or in COST International Partner Country to foster collaboration, to learn a new technique or to take measurements using instruments and/or methods not available in their institution/laboratory. STSMs are particularly, but not exclusively, intended for young researchers up to 40 years of age. Missions can last from 5 days to 3 months; an exceptional extension of up to 6 months is possible.

More details available at the PlAgri website here.

In case of any questions, contact the STSM coordinator leader, Prof. Dr. Jana Šimečková, or vice Prof. Dr. Indrek Jogi.

We are pleased to announce the organization of the 3^rd PlAgri Training School (CA19110, plasma applications for smart and sustainable agriculture) entitled “Plasmas for plant and food processing” from 11-14^th June 2024, at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania. We invite Ph.D. students and young researchers to attend the training school with a line of outstanding invited speakers who will provide an overview and share their practical experience on the research topics related to the applications of plasma in agriculture and food processing.

Main training venue: Faculty of Natural Sciences, Vytautas Magnus University, Universiteto str. 10, 53361 Akademija

Additional sites for training:

• Botanical garden, VMU
• Agricultural experiment station of Academy of Agriculture, VMU

Main contact: Prof. Vida Mildažienė

A local webpage is accessible here.

First announcement – click here.