Regulation of nutrient and water demand in sustainable greenhouse systems

Objective

The project aims at minimization of pollution and water use by adapting the input resource in proportion to the crop demand. To achieve this goal the regulation of nutrient uptake of tomato plants in relation to water uptake and growth will be quantified

Fields of science

• natural sciences › earth and related environmental sciences › environmental sciences › pollution
• agricultural sciences › agriculture, forestry, and fisheries › agriculture

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

RGI - Research grants (individual fellowships)

Coordinator

RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR AGROBIOLOGY AND SOIL FERTILITY

Address

Bornsesteeg 65
6700 AA Wageningen
Netherlands