Project in brief
The Green ERA-Hub project involves partners from South Africa, Cameroon, Italy, Norway, and Spain for the isolation, formulation, and characterization of endophytic growth-promoting bacteria that allow the reduction of chemical input and greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture.
Project objectives
- To identify and formulate bacteria to promote maize growth and mitigate abiotic stresses.
- To characterize the mechanism of action of bacteria for the mitigation of abiotic stresses and control of maize pathogens.
Impact
The project includes the valorization of bacteria of African origin to stimulate the growth of maize plants, control fungal infections, and mitigate abiotic stresses. The final goal of the project is to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and fungicides in agriculture, limiting the emission of greenhouse gases.
Financial support
The project AMD-GAS in maize was carried out under the Green ERA-Hub, a Coordination and Support Action (CSA), funded through the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation (R&I) programme under Grant Agreement No. 01056828.