Development and advancement of database-based infrastructures in the evidence synthesis area
Scientific reviews serve to summarise and evaluate the results of available scientific studies. This is becoming increasingly urgent given the ever-growing volume of scientific literature, particularly in view of the speed of biotechnological...
Term: 2025-12-15 bis 2030-07-12Use of extremophile Helianthus species to improve sunflower resilience and ecosystem services
Based on the evaluation of climate-adapted wild relatives, HelEx will develop climate-resistant sunflower lines that reduce the EU's dependence on imported vegetable oils and proteins by switching to sustainable alternatives, mitigate the impact of...
Term: 2023-05-01 bis 2027-04-30Network for Evidence Synthesis in The Agri-Food Sector
The objectives of this COST action are to raise awareness among decision-makers and academia about the value of evidence synthesis approaches; to enhance the European capacity for delivery of robust evidence syntheses; and to facilitate their use...
Term: 2025-01-01 bis 2028-09-30ALIGN / Advancing Legal, Innovative, and Governance Networks for NGTs in Plants
As a sub-project, JKI-SB will carry out a systematic literature search of NGT applications (NGT = New Genomic Techniques) on plants and their regulation worldwide. The CADIMA database tool developed and maintained by JKI-SB will be used for this...
Term: 2026-04-01 bis 2029-03-31Two-site experiments to optimize sowing and harvesting times of Taraxacum koksaghyz
Temporally spread sowings of Taraxacum koksaghyz are planted in parallel in Quedlinburg and Groß Lüsewitz and sampled monthly. Data on biomass and rubber and sugar contents are determined. The aim is to provide a decision-making aid for...
Term: 2022-08-01 bis 2028-12-31Dandelion Rubber goes industrial
Building on our previous work, RUBIN3 will analyse further aspects of the practical cultivation of Russian dandelion as a raw material crop. The focus will be on improving the establishment of the crop, optimising weed management and testing...
Term: 2026-04-01 bis 2031-03-31An innovative treatment approach based on natural tailocins for fire blight control in organic pome fruit orchards
One of the most promising approaches to achieve food security and sustainable use of resources is the specific application of natural antagonists and beneficial microorganisms in agriculture. In organic farming in particular, these basic principles...
Term: 2024-10-01 bis 2027-09-30New medicinal plants and active ingredients from Saxony-Anhalt
New value chains are to be established in Saxony-Anhalt with the help of medicinal and aromatic plants from the mint family. Growers should be able to benefit from new, drought-resistant crops and expand their crop spectrum. In addition to the usual...
Term: 2024-04-01 bis 2028-12-31Determination of ploidy in Taraxacum
In Taraxacum, the ploidy level can increase spontaneously. Knowledge of the ploidy level is essential for successful cross-breeding. Therefore, in the case of Taraxacum acsessions and artificial hybrids, the ploidy level should be determined using...
Term: 2023-06-01 bis 2028-12-31Evaluate and effectively utilize climate protection potentials of agroforestry
Agroforestry systems and hedgerows can greatly contribute to mitigating GHG emissions in agriculture, as tree strips and hedgerows can store carbon in their biomass and increase soil organic. In addition, these systems improve microclimate, reduce...
Term: 2023-06-02 bis 2026-06-30