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Innovative strategies for copper-free low input and organic farming systems
Collaborative Project
Project code:
289497
Contract period:
01.01.2012
- 30.06.2016
Budget:
2999895 Euro
Coordinating institution:
Institute of Biological control
The CO-FREE project aims to develop innovative methods, tools and concepts for the replacement of copper in European organic and low input fruit, grapevine, potato, and tomato production systems. Copper-free production systems will be achieved by (i) providing alternative compounds, (ii) smart application tools and (iii) by integrating these tools into traditional and novel copper-free crop production systems. The copper-free apple, grapevine, potato and tomato production systems will be (iv) evaluated in a multi-criteria assessment with respect to agronomic, ecologic and economic performance. CO-FREE will also develop strategies to develop (v) smart breeding goals by development of crop ideotypes and (vi) foster consumer acceptance of novel disease-resistant cultivars by consumers and retailers.
Collaborative Projects
Development of novel alternative compounds of microbial and plant origin
Optimization of use of alternative products and management tools
Development of copper-free fruit production systems
Development of copper-free grapevine production systems
Development of copper-free annual crops (potato, tomato) production systems
Tests on Ecological impact of novel copper-free techniques and production systems
Dissemination of new knowledge and novel practices
