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Seed health of organic grain with focus on bunt and dwarf bunt
Project
Project code: EIP-Agri-HE-2021-LPTSKB
Contract period: 01.01.2021
- 31.12.2023
Budget: 400,000 Euro
Purpose of research: Applied research
Keywords: Farming practice/activity, pest/disease control, genetic resource, food industry
The project aims to contribute to improving and sustainably securing the health status of organic grain seed in Hesse and neighboring regions. The focus is on the seed-borne blight diseases bunt and dwarf bunt in wheat and loose smut in barley. A combined approach involving the use of resistant varieties, organic seed treatment methods, and preventive agronomic measures will be used.
Section overview
Subjects
- Crop Protection
- Organic Farming