Project

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) as an efficient tool to improve the agricultural production of small scale local farmers in Cuba

Code
13V94515
Duration
10 April 2015 → 31 December 2018
Funding
Federal funding: various
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Ecology
    • Environmental science and management
    • Other environmental sciences
Keywords
agricultural production
 
Project description

The project will demonstrate that the inoculation with local AMF species is an ecologic and realistic alternative to increase agricultural production in Cuba. Scientific results of the Department of Bio-fertilizer and Plant Nutrition, Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Group, INCA have showed that AMF species with excellent competitive abilities and good adaptation to diverse agricultural conditions have a significant effect on yield and - quality. The project activities will improve the research capacity of the local department and includes valorization of the results obtained.