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).