Imagine a smart 'skin' or a special soil additive that slowly releases natural plant medicine instead of using harsh chemicals. It's like giving crops a slow-release vitamin that keeps pests and diseases away. This keeps the soil healthy and the vegetables clean without leaving plastic waste behind.
Horticultural farmers rely heavily on chemical pesticides and fossil-plastic mulches, which damage the environment and face increasing regulatory restrictions.
Three bio-based delivery platforms (biodegradable mulch, biochar, and sprayable mulch) integrated with natural bioactive agents using micro/nanoencapsulation.
If you are a bio-pesticide manufacturer dealing with the rapid degradation of active ingredients in the field — this project developed bio-based delivery platforms that protect and slowly release bioactive agents. This ensures the treatment lasts longer and works more effectively on crops like tomatoes and strawberries.
If you are a mulch film producer dealing with the environmental pressure to remove fossil-based plastics — this project developed biodegradable plastic and sprayable mulch. These products not only decompose but also act as a delivery system for crop protection agents.
If you are a large-scale vegetable farm dealing with high chemical costs and soil degradation in carrot or tomato production — this project developed a system using biochar and natural extracts to control pathogens. This helps improve crop yield and health while reducing the environmental footprint.
Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost-per-unit information is not provided.
The project includes an 'up-scaled supply of bioactive agents' (T1.5) and focuses on systems that 'ease their further commercialization', suggesting a path toward industrial scaling.
Based on available project data, the specific IP and licensing terms are not detailed in the summary.
The project aims to decrease the use of chemical pesticides and fossil-based materials, aligning with EU environmental regulations for sustainable agriculture.
The project period runs from 2024-06-01 to 2028-05-31, indicating that final validated results will be available by mid-2028.
The consortium is highly commercially oriented, with a 50% industry ratio (8 industry partners, including 6 SMEs). This balance between 8 academic/research entities and 8 commercial players suggests a strong focus on market uptake and practical application rather than pure theory.
Contact the Universidad de Leon in Spain for partnership or licensing inquiries.
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