Mediterranean conference of rhizobiology

Objective

The mediterranean Conference of Photobiology will be the 7th workshop organized by FABAMED - a cooperative research group for biological nitrogen fixation in the mediterranean basin. This Conference will be an attempt to expose the group , and its strategy and results, to other scientists involved in nitrogen fixation and legumes for mediterranean agricultures. Therefore, the overall objective is to improve production and stabilize grain yield of legumes in mediterranean areas , with an emphasis on the mediterranean basin. Indeed, we aim to close the gap between the genetic potential of symbiotic nitrogen fixation (SNF) (estimated to be 70-90% of N-need for the plant depending upon legume species) and the current contribution of SNF (on the average below 30% of N-need in mediterranean areas).

Programme(s)

• FP5-INCO 2 - Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Confirming the international role of Community research,1998-2002"

Funding Scheme

ACM - Preparatory, accompanying and support measures

Coordinator

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE

Address

Place Viala 2
34060 Montpellier
France