Description du projet
Cultiver un haut lieu européen de la biodiversité des plantes médicinales
L’Europe du Sud-Est, y compris la péninsule balkanique, abrite une biodiversité exceptionnellement riche avec des espèces végétales uniques à cette région, dont certaines sont utilisées dans la médecine traditionnelle. La population des Balkans a une longue histoire et une vaste connaissance des plantes et de leurs propriétés, et ce trésor de composés naturels bioactifs est devenu le centre d’intérêt de nombreuses études ethnobiologiques de terrain. En même temps, l’épuisement des populations de plantes médicinales et aromatiques a sonné l’alarme. EthnoHERBS intègre les connaissances traditionnelles des plantes utilisées dans le traitement de blessures à des études détaillées des activités chimiques. Les résultats serviront à mettre au point des techniques d’extraction écologiques et de culture biologique, soutenant le développement de nouveaux produits et garantissant la préservation de ce riche patrimoine culturel.
Objectif
‘EthnoHERBS’ project aims to apply systematic ethnobotanical surveys and cutting edge technologies in the field of Natural Product Chemistry in order to fully and efficiently exploit the traditional knowledge and the therapeutic potential of medicinal and aromatic plants of the Balkan Peninsula. New opportunities for the generation of innovative products will arise and current environmental challenges will be addressed. The cornerstone of ‘EthnoHERBS’ project is the exploitation of traditional knowledge, the investigation of plant biodiversity and the application of eco-friendly technologies for the efficient extraction and purification of bioactive ingredients, as well as their complete chemical characterization and biological evaluation of their effects on skin disorders. Optimization of production processes as well as formulation using emerging technologies will lead to the development of novel final products. The organic cultivation of selected plants will ensure the conservation of biodiversity and the sustainability of the project. A diverse group of experts, leaders in their scientific and technological fields, comprising seven academic groups and seven non-academic partners from five EU Member States and one Candidate Country will join forces and exchange know-how through an extended secondments scheme to advance Research & Innovation. Using the experience of the academic partners in ethnobotany, phytochemistry and biology, as well as the practical experience of the SMEs in commercialization of plant derived products and development of innovative final products, transfer of scientific knowledge, best practices and know-how, training courses and workshops will take place. Overall, the implementation of the ‘EthnoHERBS’ project aspires to develop a successful and sustainable international and intersectoral collaboration model that will contribute to the most effective conservation and exploitation of natural resources and the development of innovative product.
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MSCA-RISE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research and Innovation Staff Exchange (RISE)Coordinateur
10561 Athina
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