Scaling-up plantain production and quality by temporary immersion bioreactor (tib)-technology: validation of this plant propagation procedure

Objective

The objective is to develop a technology for large scale propagation of plantain in vitro, using a Temporary Immersion Bioreactor (TIB) system. The expected output is biological optimisation, lower cost production and better survival rate during acclimatization. Ecological, genetic and physiological traits of the produced plants will be characterized. Technology transfer from Europe to the developing partner countries in Latin America.

Programme(s)

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

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

GENT UNIVERSITY

Address

653,Coupure Links 653
9000 Gent
Belgium

Participants (3)

CORPORACION BANANERA NACIONAL

Costa Rica

Address

390-7210 Guapiles

UNIVERSIDAD DE OVIEDO

Spain

Address

Catedratico Rodrigo Uria S/n
33071 Oviedo

UNIVERSITY OF CIEGO DE AVILA

Cuba

Address

Carretera Ciego - Moron Km 9
69450 Ciego De Avila