Poject in brief
The project aims to characterize the mechanism of action of products of natural origin for the control of grapevine pathogens and to promote plant growth. The objective is the screening of the products supplied by the partner company to characterize their efficacy against grapevine pathogens and to promote crop growth The most effective products will subsequently be characterized to understand the mechanism of action and the side effects non-pathogenic microorganisms.
Project objectives
- To select products from natural origin for the sustainable control of grapevine pathogens.
- To characterize the mode of action of sustainable products against grapevine pathogens.
Impact
The project includes the development of formulated products provided by the company CBC Europe (Biogard division). The final goal of the project is to reduce the use of chemical fungicides in viticulture.
Finantial support
PhD programme in PhD in Sustainable Development And Climate Change at the University School for Advanced Studies IUSS Pavia, Cycle XXXIX, with the support of a scholarship co-financed by the Ministerial Decree no. 630 del 24th April 2024, based on the NRRP - funded by the European Union - NextGenerationEU - Mission 4 "Education and Research", Component 2 "From Research to Business", Investment 3.3 , and by the company CBC Europe (Biogard division).