Project description DEENESFRITPL New fertiliser to boost blueberry bushes Berries are among the fruits in highest demand with consumers who prioritise products from sustainable crops. Since berries are usually consumed raw, the use of safety microorganisms as biofertiliser is essential. With more and more people choosing functional foods like blueberries – among the most popular easy-to-snack health foods in Europe – the number of outbreaks of infectious diseases associated with their consumption is on the rise. The EU-funded BIOLACVAC project will address this issue on the ground. It proposes the use of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) as a biofertiliser to use on blueberry crops. The aim is to improve the harvest and the quality of this crop. This is good news for the rapidly expanding blueberry market in Europe, which is driven by consumers’ growing interest in easy and healthy snacks. Show the project objective Hide the project objective Objective The consumption of functional foods has increased in the last years and, with it, the offer of available products to the consumer. These products, such as berries, are consumed by the health benefits preventing chronic diseases. In turn, fresh consumption of this fruits has increase in quantity and diversity, but the number of outbreaks of infectious diseases associated with their consumption is increase together. For this reason, the use of biofertilizers must follow strict biosecurity standards as reflected in future European regulations in this area. This regulation contains a limited number of microorganisms such as Rhizobium and another bacteria present in foods to be applied as biostimulant. So the use of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) is an option to consider. In this project,, we propose the employ of LAB as biofertilizer to use on blueberry crops to improve the production and the quality of the fruits. Fields of science natural scienceschemical sciencesorganic chemistryorganic acidsnatural sciencesbiological sciencesmicrobiologybacteriologymedical and health scienceshealth sciencesinfectious diseasesagricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagriculturehorticulturefruit growing Programme(s) H2020-EU.4. - SPREADING EXCELLENCE AND WIDENING PARTICIPATION Main Programme Topic(s) WF-02-2019 - Widening Fellowships Call for proposal H2020-WF-2018-2020 See other projects for this call Sub call H2020-WF-02-2019 Funding Scheme MSCA-IF-EF-ST - Standard EF Coordinator UNIVERSIDADE DA BEIRA INTERIOR Net EU contribution € 159 815,04 Address Convento de santo antonio 6201 001 Covilha Portugal See on map Region Continente Centro (PT) Beiras e Serra da Estrela Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00
