John Caulfield

4 weeks ago | biorxiv.org | George Lund |Susan Mosquito |David M. Withall |John Caulfield

AbstractZymoseptoria tritici causes Septoria Leaf Blotch disease of wheat and has evolved to overcome most chemical and genetic control methods. As such, new tools are required for future disease control. We identified Pseudomonas isolates that antagonise Z. tritici through the production of secreted secondary metabolites, using a novel in vitro Z. tritici antagonism assay. In addition to high-throughput qualitative assessment of Pseudomonas antagonism of Z.

1 month ago | geeklyinc.com | John Caulfield

On April 26th-27th we hosted our 11th annual charity stream, and it was nothing short of amazing! We set a goal of $10,000, and thanks to this incredible community, we smashed it—raising $11,144.69!This milestone brings our total funds raised to over $98,000 for The Trevor Project (with eight streams dedicated to their cause) and an incredible $122,680 across all the charities we’ve supported.

1 month ago | bdcnetwork.com | John Caulfield

Building MaterialsA still-unique alternative to landfill disposal opens in Philadelphia. May 14, 20253 min read Eco Materials A new Wash Plant in Philadelphia can process 250 truckloads of construction waste per day. Most contaminated waste materials generated from excavation of construction job sites are either buried in landfills or burned. There are fewer than 10 plants in the U.S. that wash and clean soil for reuse and legally dispose of contaminated fill.

1 month ago | bdcnetwork.com | John Caulfield

Sports and Recreational FacilitiesThe Fieldhouse+ will serve kids in Dorchester May 12, 20253 min read RODE Architects The front area of The FIeldhouse+ will include a cafe and terraced seating. Last month, ground broke on a 110,000-sf lot in Dorchester, Mass., for The Fieldhouse+, a 75,000-sf sports and community center that is designed to serve children of all ages.

1 month ago | bdcnetwork.com | John Caulfield

ContractorsBudgeting and scheduling topped the list of roadblocks. May 9, 20253 min read It is, perhaps, worth remembering that speed bumps to construction growth didn’t suddenly materialize with new leadership in Washington and 145% tariffs on imports. A recently released poll of construction professionals found a sizable majority, 80%, that was optimistic about the demand for large-scale projects increasing over the next three to five years.