Project description
An organic, natural fertiliser produced by hydroponics and sun energy
In the 20th century, the production and use of chemical nitrogen-based fertilisers enabled a substantial increase in crop growth. However, this excessive use of fertilisers has dangerously led to energy and natural resources consumption and CO2 emissions. Researchers today are investigating new, sustainable organic alternatives, as present methods remain expensive and unpredictable. In this context, the EU-funded Cyanobacteria project will produce and commercialise a groundbreaking natural hydroponic technology. It is based on a biological process that exploits nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria to receive nitrogen fertiliser directly from air and water with the help of solar energy. This technology will make the agriculture industry greener and more sustainable.
Fields of science
- agricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagriculturesustainable agriculture
- engineering and technologycivil engineeringwater engineeringirrigation
- natural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistryalkali metals
- social scienceseconomics and businessbusiness and managementbusiness models
- agricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagriculturehorticulturevegetable growing
Programme(s)
Call for proposal
H2020-SMEInst-2018-2020-1
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Funding Scheme
SME-1 - SME instrument phase 1Coordinator
2703309 Kiryat Bialik
Israel
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