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C40.CU5.11

Characterization of the mode of action of sustainable products against grapevine pathogens

  • Reference person
    Michele
    Perazzolli
    michele.perazzolli@unitn.it
  • Host University/Institute
    Università degli Studi di Trento
  • Internship
    Y
  • Research Keywords
    sustainable agriculture
    biological control
    biofertilization
  • Reference ERCs
    LS9_9 Plant pathology and pest resistance
    LS9_8 Applied plant sciences, plant breeding, agroecology and soil biology
  • Reference SDGs
    GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • Studente
  • Supervisor
  • Co-Supervisor

Description

The aim of the project is the characterization of the mechanism of action of products of natural origin for the control of grapevine pathogens and to promote plant growth. The objective is the screening of the products supplied by the company to characterize their efficacy against grapevine pathogens and to promote crop growth The most effective products will subsequently be characterized to understand the mechanism of action and the side effects non-pathogenic microorganisms.

Suggested skills:

plant pathology, plant physiology, molecular biology, micorbiology

Research team and environment

Research activities will be carried out at University of Trento at Center Agriculture Food Environment in collaboration with the co-financing company.