Research Theme 8
Generate methods to improve soil health, post harvest practices and a crop’s resistance to stress
- Develop fertilization practices to fit saline and extreme pH conditions.
- Development of bio-stimulants to improve plants’ tolerance to abiotic stress (heat, draught).
- Develop fertilization practices that improve shelf-life of crops (cereals, roots and tubers, soft vegetables).
- Develop fertilizers and applications to improve the efficiency of crop protection materials.
- Develop nitrification agents.
- Learn the use of soil bacteria (PGPR) to improve nutrient use efficacy (NUE).
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