Objectif Considering that (i) one of the most serious problems facing the Mediterranean Region is related with water due to the limited amount of natural water resources and the fact that neither the increase in population of this region nor the foreseen climatic c hanges are going to contribute favourably to improve the regional situation as far as water is concerned and (ii) improving the water consumption by users and uses and plant breeding for efficient water and nutrient use is one of the areas addressed in the Call (INCO-2002-B. 1.2) together with water treatment (INCO-2002-B. 1.3) the objectives of this Proposal are: (i) The development of selective polymeric materials (cheap to produce) for desalination of seawater, post-irrigation water and soil with the aim of developing a most effective technological approach than the existing ones. (ii) The use of biotechnological modes and means for promoting efficient and nutrient use of water by plants, improving their immunity and resistance towards diseases and droughts. To achieve these objectives the following steps are to be undertaken. Step 1. Selection of main strategic cultures of three Mediterranean Countries as Pilot sources for vegetation experiments based on socio-economic importance, crops quality and structure, agronomical, agrochemical and climatic conditions of their cultivation. Step 2. Synthesis, characterisation of calixchitin polymers for desalination of seawater, post-irrigation water and soil, followed by their application at Laboratory and Pil ot Plant scale. Step 3. Qualitative and quantitative assessment of the industrial potential de-sorption solutions resulting from sea, post-irrigation waters and soil. Step 4. Design of material phenylpropanoid polymeric derivatives with the capability to f unction as a plant growth regulatory, fertilizers, quality enhancers for the protection of crop quality and productivity under drought conditions. Step 5. Combinati Champ scientifique engineering and technologycivil engineeringwater engineeringirrigationnatural sciencesearth and related environmental scienceshydrologynatural scienceschemical sciencespolymer sciencesengineering and technologychemical engineeringseparation technologiesdesalinationagricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagricultureagronomyplant breeding Mots‑clés Desalination Receptors water Programme(s) FP6-INCO - Specific measures in support of international cooperation: Specific activities covering wider field of research under the Focusing and Integrating Community Research programme 2002-2006. Thème(s) INCO - Specific measures in support of international co-operation INCO-2003-B1.3 - Advanced water treatment, re-use and energy implications Appel à propositions FP6-2002-INCO-MPC-1 Voir d’autres projets de cet appel Régime de financement IP - Integrated Project Coordinateur THE UNIVERSITY OF SURREY Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse UNIVERSITY OF SURREY GUILDFORD Royaume-Uni Voir sur la carte Liens Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée Participants (7) Trier par ordre alphabétique Trier par contribution de l’UE Tout développer Tout réduire BEIRUT ARAB UNIVERSITY Liban Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse OMAR FAROUKH 11-5020 BEIRUT Voir sur la carte Liens Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée EVER CROP IRRIGATION LTD. Royaume-Uni Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse CHRISTCHURCH ROAD RINGWOOD, HAMPSHIRE Voir sur la carte Liens Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée LATVIAN VALSTS KOKSNES KIMIJAS INSTITUTS (LATVIAN STATE INSTITUTE OF WOOD CHEMISTRY) Lettonie Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse Dzerbenes Str. 27 RIGA Voir sur la carte Liens Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée OFFICE REGIONAL DE MISE EN VALEUR AGRICOLE DE HAOUZ DE MARRAKECH Maroc Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse OURAZAZATE Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée PALESTINIAN HYDROLOGY GROUP FOR WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT. Palestine Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse Almaahed Street PARC Building 3rd floor RAMALLAH Voir sur la carte Liens Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée UNIVERSITAT DE BARCELONA Espagne Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 585 (Vicerectorat de Politica Cientifica; OPER) BARCELONA Voir sur la carte Liens Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée UNIVERSITY OF CADI AYYAD- SEMLALIA Maroc Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse BOULEVARD PRINCE MOULAY ABDELLAH MARRAKECH Voir sur la carte Liens Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée