Objective VITISENS proposes the development of an innovative hand-held device that integrates the three steps for accurate detection of nucleic acids (extraction, amplification and detection) in a single platform with a cost below €1000 + €10/test. This in-field tool will allow non-technical staff to easily detect the Flavescence dorée, the most destructive phytoplasma disease of grapevines. The incidence of this disease is epidemic and rising rapidly in many European countries, straining grape and wine producers already struggling to maintain global competitiveness.Currently available laboratory techniques for detecting the disease are expensive, time-consuming and require trained personnel as well as expensive equipment in centralized laboratories, and in many cases carry the risk of sample contamination. Overcoming portability, heterogeneity, risk of contamination and ease of use limitations rely on the ideal integrated design of the platform within a closed disposable cartridge while overcoming the expense of current methods relies on the amplification step, done under isothermal conditions by the loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) as well as on the development of a low cost robust fluorescence reader.The technology will directly benefit European winegrowers by limiting disease spread and reducing the number of vines destroyed. Wine quality and crop yield will increase, while production costs related to the systemic use of pesticides and the production of healthy vines will be reduced. Other benefits extend to vine nurseries being able to issue quality certificates of planting material, and to authorities when monitoring disease occurrence.Manufacturer SMEs will benefit from accessing new markets with new portfolio products, generating new income sources and from the innovative character of the system, which can be further applied for detecting other pathogens. Fields of science natural sciencesbiological sciencesbiochemistrybiomoleculesnucleic acidsagricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagriculture Programme(s) FP7-SME - Specific Programme "Capacities": Research for the benefit of SMEs Topic(s) SME-1 - Research for SMEs Call for proposal FP7-SME-2010-1 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme BSG-SME - Research for SMEs Coordinator Food and Environment Research Agency EU contribution € 48 856,50 Address Area 1A, Nobel House, Smith Square 17 SW1P 3JR LONDON United Kingdom See on map Region London Inner London — West Camden and City of London Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Christina Steveni (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data Participants (7) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all MERCIER FRERES SARL France EU contribution € 196 126,95 Address RUE DE LA CHAIGNEE 16 85770 Vix See on map Region Pays de la Loire Pays de la Loire Vendée Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Olivier Zekri (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data RAIMUND PRUM Germany EU contribution € 205 243,95 Address Uferallee 25 54470 Bernkastel-Kues See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Raimund Prüm (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data CANTINE D'ALFONSO DEL SORDO SRL Italy EU contribution € 196 126,95 Address CONTRADA S ANTONINO SS 89 KM 5 PRESSO AZIENDA COPPANETTA 71016 SAN SEVERO See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Giovanni D'alfonso Del Sordo (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Total cost No data FORSITE DIAGNOSTICS LTD United Kingdom EU contribution € 203 933,54 Address BLOCK 21, Sand Hutton YO41 1LZ YORK See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Christopher Danks (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data SEDIAG France EU contribution € 201 625,12 Address TECHNOPOLE AGROENVIRONNEMENT AGRONOV LES COULOTS RD 31 BAT B 21110 Breteniere See on map Region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Bourgogne Côte-d’Or Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Laurent Prevotat (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Total cost No data NTRAM GENERAL S.A. 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