Project

Catching rhizobia to introduce high protein containing soybean for sustainable agriculture in Flanders - SOY in Flanders

Acronym
SOY in FLANDERS
Code
180R7820
Duration
01 January 2021 → 31 December 2023
Funding
Regional and community funding: various
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Bacteriology
    • Microbiomes
  • Agricultural and food sciences
    • Crop science
Keywords
Sustainable agriculture grain legumes rhizobia legume-rhizobia symbiosis
 
Project description

WAssisted by 1000 citizen scientists who will grow soybean in their gardens, local rhizobium bacteria will be collected and characterized. They will be tested for their contribution to improved soybean growth. Data regarding soil type, microorganisms, and soy variety will be integrated for the development and implementation of guidelines on optimal cultivation methods for soy in our region. The project contributes to raising public awareness about the benefits of legumes for health, sustainable gardening, and agriculture. It will also contribute to the development of tailor-made seeds inoculated with nitrogen fixating bacteria that are adapted to local soil conditions and can improve soybean yield.