Acronym
CropFit
Code
IOF-MAN-023
Duration
22 February 2016 → 01 August 2046
Funding
Regional and community funding: Industrial Research Fund
Promotor
Research disciplines
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Natural sciences
- Plant ecology
Keywords
biocontrol
Project description
CropFit is a multidisciplinary consortium of Ghent University and HoGent professors with expertise on biostimulants and biocontrol. We aim to develop and transfer our technology, expertise and results through strong partnership with stakeholders and industry. CropFit offers a fully integrated expertise:
Extraction and purification of active molecules
Screening of new bioactive molecules or promising micro-organisms
Identification and characterization of bioactive molecules or microorganisms
Elucidation of the mode of action
Testing proof of concept in the field or greenhouse