Objective The research project aims at the realization of technologically innovative silkworm rearing systems for the production of high-quality cocoons. The research foresees the carrying out of a biological and biochemical study on mulberry plants as well as on their growing process. Furthermore, thanks to the innovative systems of the plants, machines and equipment mentioned in the project, the silkworm rearing companies will be able to completelyautomatize the silkworm rearing development phases and at the sometime to significantly reduce labour costs, increase productivity and offer a competitive product on the world silk market. Fields of science social scienceseconomics and businesseconomicsproduction economicsproductivity Programme(s) FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002 Topic(s) 1.1.1.-5. - Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme EAW - Exploratory awards Coordinator EVROSILK BANTIANIDIS CHIRISTOS & COMPANY O.E. EU contribution No data Address Kapodistriou, 27 68400 SOUPHLI Greece See on map Total cost No data Participants (1) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all ARTUSO VITO Italy EU contribution No data Address Via S. Rita Da Cascia 14 75024 MONTESCAGLIOSO See on map Total cost No data