Representatives from the Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, Novi Sad, participated in the XII Symposium with international participation «Innovations in Field and Vegetable Crop Production», held in Belgrade (Serbia) on 23 and 24 October 2025 under the auspices of the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia. The event provided an important platform for showcasing cutting-edge research and fostering collaboration among scientists working on agricultural innovation.
Showcasing BELIS Achievements
During the symposium, Dr. Ana Uhlarik and Marjana Vasiljević presented two posters highlighting key activities performed within the BELIS project. The first poster, «Contribution to Legume Breeding: Tools Used in BELIS Project,» focused on the advanced methodologies and innovative approaches being developed under Work Package 3. The second poster, «Improved VCU Evaluation for Registration of Legume Varieties in Europe,» showcased the project’s work under Work Package 6 to optimise ‘Value for Cultivation and Use’ protocols and evaluation processes across Europe.
These presentations underscored the project’s ongoing commitment to advancing legume breeding through the development of cost-effective tools and the improvement of regulatory frameworks. By enhancing VCU evaluation procedures, BELIS is working to streamline the registration process for new legume varieties, making it easier for innovative breeding outcomes to reach farmers and contribute to more sustainable agricultural systems throughout Europe.
The symposium offered an excellent opportunity for the BELIS team to engage with the broader research community, exchange knowledge with fellow scientists, and strengthen collaborative networks that support the project’s mission of building a robust foundation for legume breeding across the continent.
