BETBIO project
Implementation and validation of innovative plant protection methods to increase environmental sustainability of organic sugar beet production (BETBIO)
Activity Coordinator: Piergiorgio Stevanato
The project on “Implementation and validation of innovative plant protection methods to increase environmental sustainability of organic sugar beet production (BETBIO) submitted for funding under the framework of the PSR 2014–2020 was selected by the Executive Committee in October 2019.
Aim:
The overall objective of the project is to develop innovative biocontrol strategies with high environmental sustainability for sugar beet in organic farming, obtaining as a result of rationalizing water resources, plant protection pesticides, enhancing ecosystem services with an environmental advantage but also economic through innovative tools of biological control that determine the exploitation of useful biodiversity, with the use of innovative biological, microbiological formulations against pest and diseases, the use of cover crops with benefits on biodiversity and on water saving. The results of the project could be used both for beet growers who already adhere to the organic farming regime and for those who intend to convert, but also for integrated agriculture, providing suitable technical tools to obtain productions in satisfactory quantity and quality. Implementation and validation of innovative plant protection methods to increase environmental sustainability of organic and sugar beet production
Partners:
Department of Agronomy Food Natural Resources Animals Environment (DAFNAE) – University of Padova
CO.PRO.B. - Cooperativa Produttori Bieticoli Soc Coop. Agricola
Impresa Agricola Terre Emerse di Meneghini Elisa
Azienda Agricola Le Barbarighe
Società Agricola Canal dei Cuori S.R.L
Società Agricola Salvagnini S.S. – Società Semplice
Spazio verde S.R.L.
Impresa Verde Verona SRL
Consorzio Agrario del Nord Est Soc. Coop.
Implementation and validation of innovative plant protection methods to increase environmental sustainability of organic sugar beet production (BETBIO)
Activity Coordinator: Piergiorgio Stevanato
The project on “Implementation and validation of innovative plant protection methods to increase environmental sustainability of organic sugar beet production (BETBIO) submitted for funding under the framework of the PSR 2014–2020 was selected by the Executive Committee in October 2019.
Aim:
The overall objective of the project is to develop innovative biocontrol strategies with high environmental sustainability for sugar beet in organic farming, obtaining as a result of rationalizing water resources, plant protection pesticides, enhancing ecosystem services with an environmental advantage but also economic through innovative tools of biological control that determine the exploitation of useful biodiversity, with the use of innovative biological, microbiological formulations against pest and diseases, the use of cover crops with benefits on biodiversity and on water saving. The results of the project could be used both for beet growers who already adhere to the organic farming regime and for those who intend to convert, but also for integrated agriculture, providing suitable technical tools to obtain productions in satisfactory quantity and quality. Implementation and validation of innovative plant protection methods to increase environmental sustainability of organic and sugar beet production
Partners:
Department of Agronomy Food Natural Resources Animals Environment (DAFNAE) – University of Padova
CO.PRO.B. - Cooperativa Produttori Bieticoli Soc Coop. Agricola
Impresa Agricola Terre Emerse di Meneghini Elisa
Azienda Agricola Le Barbarighe
Società Agricola Canal dei Cuori S.R.L
Società Agricola Salvagnini S.S. – Società Semplice
Spazio verde S.R.L.
Impresa Verde Verona SRL
Consorzio Agrario del Nord Est Soc. Coop.
BETANET project
Improving a cooperation network between actors involved in conservation and utilization of Beta genetic resources (BETANET)
Activity Coordinator: Piergiorgio Stevanato
The project on “Improving a cooperation network between actors involved in conservation and utilization of Beta genetic resources (BETANET)”, re-submitted by the Beta Working Group for funding under the Fifth Call of the ECPGR Activity Grant Scheme, was selected by the Executive Committee in October 2017.
Aim:
Wild species of the genus Beta and Patellifolia have been and still are being used for genetic improvement of the cultivated beets. There is an impressive number of scientific papers, reviews and books on the specific value of species and their populations as well as on the geographic distribution patterns of genetic diversity which the applicants can provide on request.
The ultimate goal is to discuss and decide on an in situ management work plan of the Working Group (WG) on Beta, to reinforce links between the ECPGR WG and the World Beta Network (WBN) and to establish new links with nature conservation agencies through the EU funded project Farmer’s Pride.
Partners:
- Department of Agronomy Food Natural Resources Animals Environment (DAFNAE) – University of Padova, Italy
- Institute of Plant Breeding and Phytogenetic Resources – Hellenic Agricultural Organization – DEMETER, Greece
- Institute for Breeding Research on Agricultural Crops – Julius Kühn-Institut (JKI), Germany
- University of Madeira, Portugal
- University of Warwick, United Kingdom
- Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine, Ireland
- Institute of field and vegetable crops Serbia
Improving a cooperation network between actors involved in conservation and utilization of Beta genetic resources (BETANET)
Activity Coordinator: Piergiorgio Stevanato
The project on “Improving a cooperation network between actors involved in conservation and utilization of Beta genetic resources (BETANET)”, re-submitted by the Beta Working Group for funding under the Fifth Call of the ECPGR Activity Grant Scheme, was selected by the Executive Committee in October 2017.
Aim:
Wild species of the genus Beta and Patellifolia have been and still are being used for genetic improvement of the cultivated beets. There is an impressive number of scientific papers, reviews and books on the specific value of species and their populations as well as on the geographic distribution patterns of genetic diversity which the applicants can provide on request.
The ultimate goal is to discuss and decide on an in situ management work plan of the Working Group (WG) on Beta, to reinforce links between the ECPGR WG and the World Beta Network (WBN) and to establish new links with nature conservation agencies through the EU funded project Farmer’s Pride.
Partners:
- Department of Agronomy Food Natural Resources Animals Environment (DAFNAE) – University of Padova, Italy
- Institute of Plant Breeding and Phytogenetic Resources – Hellenic Agricultural Organization – DEMETER, Greece
- Institute for Breeding Research on Agricultural Crops – Julius Kühn-Institut (JKI), Germany
- University of Madeira, Portugal
- University of Warwick, United Kingdom
- Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine, Ireland
- Institute of field and vegetable crops Serbia