Objective
AppleGenie aims at new scientific knowledge and technology for assessing the physiological status of apple orchards as a means to overcome two major burdens for apple growers and fresh chains: Ineffective thinning programs for crop load management; and Bitter pit post-harvesting disorder.
The project will display a molecular diagnostics solution given as three different components: full protocols for diagnostics; off-the-shelf sampling kits for on-site preparation of samples prior to analysis; desktop compact laboratory for on-site analysis through the use of the kits.
Apple Genie will give molecular diagnostics the momentum it needs in apple horticulture. A new business model based on molecular diagnostics services will be put in place through transnational collaboration to develop reliable diagnostics tools, with a primary focus on two badly needed solutions for the apple sector.
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Call for proposal
FP7-SME-2013
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Funding Scheme
BSG-SME - Research for SMEs
Coordinator
6709PD Wageningen
Netherlands
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Participants (9)
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08940 Cornella De Llobregat
47122 Forli
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08011 Barcelona
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40054 Budrio
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34400 Saint Just
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48018 Faenza Ra
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08140 Caldes De Montbui Barcelona
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40126 Bologna
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75017 Paris
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