Project

CropFit

Acronym
Benchfee Ximena
Code
IOF-BFE-042
Duration
15 November 2020 → 14 November 2025
Funding
Regional and community funding: Industrial Research Fund
Research disciplines
  • 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

Engineer and techno

Electrical and electronic

Contro systems, robotics,

20301 Automation,.....