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Xylella Fastidiosa Active Containment Through a multidisciplinary-Oriented Research Strategy (XF-ACTORS)

Start date: Nov 1, 2016, End date: Oct 31, 2020,

XF-ACTORS aims to establish a multidisciplinary research program to answer the urgent need to improve prevention, early detection and control of Xylella fastidiosa (Xf). Recently, Xf was introduced into Italy, where it is causing severe damage to olive crops, and in France, where so far it is limited to ornamental plants and some landscape trees. The overall goal of the research program is to asse ...
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Savanna water and carbon fluxes modelling integrating Earth Observation data (SWATCH)

Start date: Apr 1, 2017, End date: Mar 31, 2020,

The aim of SWATCH is to develop a unique information system for quantifying savanna water use and biomass production on a regional scale, with the ultimate objective of supporting decision-making processes. This effort directly addresses the European H2020 priorities of sustainable rural development and food security. Savannas are among the most complex, variable and extensive agrosilvopastoral sy ...
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Improving the stability of high-quality traits of berry in different environments and cultivation systems for the benefit of European farmers and consumers (GoodBerry)

Start date: Mar 1, 2016, End date: Feb 29, 2020,

The main objective of GoodBerry is to provide the necessary knowledge and procedures to facilitate the development of highly productive and top quality berry fruits, even under multiple suboptimal growth conditions, at a competitive cost. The project is based on an integrative multi-actor approach, from cultivation techniques to molecular studies, aiming the development and validation of a range o ...
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Development of Microalgae-based novel high added-value products for the Cosmetic and Aquaculture industry (ALGAE4A-B)

Start date: Jan 1, 2016, End date: Dec 31, 2019,

Microalgae were always an exciting target for Aquaculture and Biotechnology, as they represent a largely untapped reservoir of novel and valuable bioactive compounds. ALGAE4A-B (ALGAE For Aquaculture and Beauty) project seeks to exploit the microalgae diversity, as a source for state-of-the art high-added-value biomolecules in aquaculture and cosmetics. The diversification of microalgae biomass pr ...
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Bioresources For Oliviculture (BeFOre)

Start date: Feb 1, 2015, End date: Jan 31, 2019,

The project aims at establishing a multi-lateral network of research and innovation staff active in olive germplasm access, conservation, evaluation and exploitation, strengthening research capacities through the exchange of knowledge and expertise on a shared research programme focused on developing integrated common protocols to phenotype and characterize plants at molecular, morphological and p ...
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Transfer of INNOvative techniques for sustainable WAter use in FERtigated crops (FERTINNOWA)

Start date: Jan 1, 2016, End date: Dec 31, 2018,

In European countries, the cultivation of fertigated crops experience scarcity of water, and the intensity of cultivation poses significant risks to water quality. The main objective of the FERTINNOWA thematic network is to create a meta-knowledge database on innovative technologies and practices for fertigation of horticultural crops. FERTINNOWA will also build a knowledge exchange platform to ev ...
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LEGumes for the Agriculture of TOmorrow (LEGATO)

Start date: Jan 1, 2014, End date: Dec 31, 2017,

The project has been conceived to promote the culture of grain legumes in Europe by identifying priority issues currently limiting grain legume cultivation and devising solutions in term of novel varietal development, culture practices, and food uses. LEGATO will develop tools and resources to enable state of the art breeding methodology and to exploit fully the breadth of genetic resources avail ...
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FAYDALI BÖCEK (BİYOLOJİK MÜCADELE VE SERACILIK)

Start date: Dec 31, 2015, End date: Dec 30, 2016,

Drug residues in foodstuffs, natural enemies and the killing of wildlife, disruption of the natural balance, some potential switch to the main pest status of pests, to cause phytotoxicity on crop plants, increase of frequent and unnecessary pesticide costs, environmental pollution and so on. reveals many drawbacks. These resolve to drawbacks, for an alternative to chemical warfare, is switched to ...
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Traditional Food Network to improve the transfer of knowledge for innovation (TRAFOON)

Start date: Nov 1, 2013, End date: Oct 31, 2016,

In the European Union, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) of the food sector are increasingly under pressure due to developing open markets, increasing demand of standardized and price competitive food products by the consumers, rising importance of large retailers and challenges in obeying governmental regulations. This raises the risk of losing many traditional foods as well as traditional proc ...
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Support to Aquaculture and Fishery Industry (SAFI)

Start date: Sep 5, 2013, End date: Oct 1, 2016,

The objective of SAFI project is to exploit Earth Observation resources to support fishery and aquaculture industries in marine coastal regions. The service, based on additive value brought by a network of SMEs, is adapted to each category of targeted users, and aims to realize the following points by making the best use of emerging EO products:1-Develop a service to assist aquaculture deployment ...
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CONTROL OF AROMA COMPOUNDS IN STRAWBERRY (IOF FLAVOR)

Start date: Jul 5, 2013, End date: Jul 4, 2016,

Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) fruit flavor and aroma are among the most appreciated quality traits by consumers; as such, the improvement of strawberry flavor is receiving increasing importance in breeding programs. However, breeding for better aroma, particularly in polyploid crops, presents many challenges and requires a previous knowledge of the genetic determinants controlling its variation ...
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Sustainable Water treatment and Nutrient reuse options (SUWANU)

Start date: Jul 1, 2013, End date: Dec 31, 2015,

Agricultural practices put the biggest pressure on fresh water resources for irrigation (55% of the water use in Europe) and on fertilizer usage. The European farmers face serious problems such as freshwater scarcity and nutrient availability, extreme climate conditions and the growing demand of the increasing population. This results in rising prices for mineral fertilizers and food, risky measur ...
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European regions fostering innovation for sustainable production and efficient use of woody biomass (ROKWOOD)

Start date: Dec 1, 2012, End date: Nov 30, 2015,

The ROKWOOD project will support the cooperation between six European research-driven clusters in order to improve research and technological development (RTD), market uptake and to increase investments in wooden biomass production and utilisation schemes at regional level. The six participating regional clusters will be co-ordinated in order to develop a Joint Action Plan (JAP) at European level ...
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RESEARCHERS SQUARE (RESSQUA)

Start date: Apr 1, 2014, End date: Nov 30, 2015,

‘Researchers Square’ is designed to increase the awareness of research as a solution to the numerous challenges faced by people all around the world and mainly in Europe. The idea of the project, ‘Better Living through Science: from Social Sciences and Humanities to Maths and Technology’, has been conceived in times of crisis, a moment where becomes clearer that we must join efforts to find innova ...
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Supporting the role of the Common agricultural policy in LAndscape valorisation: Improving the knowledge base of the contribution of landscape Management to the rural economy (CLAIM)

Start date: Jan 1, 2012, End date: Dec 31, 2014,

The provision of public goods (including landscape services) in rural areas is recognized as one of the key topics for the future of agriculture and rural policy. Agriculture plays a major role in landscape management through its complex interlinkages with landscape features. In turn, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) remains an important driver of landscape management due to its importance as ...
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Compatibility of Agricultural Management Practices and Types of Farming in the EU to enhance Climate Change Mitigation and Soil Health (CATCH-C)

Start date: Jan 1, 2012, End date: Dec 31, 2014,

The Catch-C project assesses the farm-compatibility of ‘Best Management Practices’ (BMPs) that aim to promote productivity, climate change mitigation, and soil quality. These are the three overall goals of sustainable soil management. Catch-C will first (WP2) set up a typology of the main farm types and agro-ecological zones across Europe. This frame, coupled to a pan-European database of socio-ec ...
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The sustainable improvement of European berry production, quality and nutritional value in a changing environment: Strawberries, Currants, Blackberries, Blueberries and Raspberries (EUBerry)

Start date: May 1, 2011, End date: Oct 31, 2014,

The main objective of the EUBerry project is to provide the necessary knowledge and tools to facilitate development of high quality, consumer-desirable fresh berry fruits of high nutritional quality optimal for human health at a competitive cost. The further objective is the development and validation of a set of tools to improve competitiveness of European berry production and consumer accessibil ...
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ANDALUSIAN RESEARCHERS´NIGHT 2012 (ANDARES)

Start date: May 1, 2012, End date: Nov 30, 2012,

"As part of the Innovation policy of Andalusian Region, Fundación Descubre (www.fundaciondescubre.es) with the University of Almeria, University of Cordoba, University of Granada, University of Huelva, University of Malaga, Pablo de Olavide University, University of Seville, Jaen University and National Research Council (CSIC), the Association of Promoters and Producers of Renewable Energy and th ...
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