The use of fungal inocula in agricultural applications such as biodegradable mulch films and planting pots

Projektinformationen

ID Finanzhilfevereinbarung: QLK5-CT-2001-42039

Startdatum 31 August 2001

Enddatum 30 April 2002

Finanziert unter

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

Gesamtkosten € 30 000,00

EU-Beitrag € 22 500,00

Koordiniert durch

BASAGRO BV
Netherlands

Ziel

The development of biodegradable products originating from renewable resources has offered alternatives to synthetic products. However, products such as starch plastics are susceptible to biological attack making them not suitable for long-term applications. In the case of mulch film or plant pot the strength of the material is rapidly declining. The properties depend on the weather conditions. Recent advances in biotechnology have resulted in renewed attention for the use of fungi in agriculture. A number of fungi have been described as candidates for biological control agents. The proposed RTD work focuses on the development and commercialisation and the implementation of fungal inoculate in agricultural products, such as mulch films and planting pots. The incorporation of fungi during the production of these products will be studied to ensure the appropriate activity needed to obtain the right lifetime of these products during their use. The use of the envisaged products will lead to the reuse of agricultural resources and a reduction in waste and toxic chemicals. This will result in a significant decrease in production costs of the end-user such as tree nurseries.

Wissenschaftliches Gebiet

• natural sciences › biological sciences › microbiology › mycology
• agricultural sciences › agriculture, forestry, and fisheries › agriculture

Programm/Programme

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

Thema/Themen

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

Aufforderung zur Vorschlagseinreichung

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Finanzierungsplan

EAW - Exploratory awards

Koordinator

BASAGRO BV

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• Adresse: Seminarielaan 10 ; 4741 DL HOEVEN ; Niederlande
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Beteiligte (1)

RENTHERGEM BVBA

Belgien

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