Valorisation of spent mushroom compost

Objective

The proposal aims at the identification development of novel products using spent mushroom compost as a substrate. At present, spent mushroom compost is used as a garden fertiliser. This is a low-added value application. Spent compost is still rich, however, in various components such as enzymes, fine chemicals, fibres, energy etc. Development of novel products or processes from spent compost will strengthen the competitivenss of the sector because of diversification. It will also contribute to environmental policy because it makes use of an agricultural waste material as raw material for novel processes.

Fields of science

• engineering and technology › environmental biotechnology › bioremediation › compost
• natural sciences › biological sciences › biochemistry › biomolecules › proteins › enzymes

Programme(s)

• FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002

Topic(s)

• 1.1.1.-5. - Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Call for proposal

Data not available

Funding Scheme

EAW - Exploratory awards

Coordinator

KEIJSERS CHAMPIGNONS B.V.

Address

Donkstraat 18
5964 AJ Horst
Netherlands

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Participants (1)

RECICLADOS DE COMPOST DE LA MANCHA SCL

Spain

Address

Carretera Quintanar A Casasimarro Km5
16220 Quintanar Del Rey

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