Diagnosis and sanitation of crops under cover.

Project in progress

Creation of an innovative system for rapid diagnostics and microbiological sanitization of the production environment in cover crops (FENG.01.01-IP.02-1640/23)

Project implemented “BACTO – TECH” sp. z o.o. as sole beneficiary.

Implementation period: 2024-2026
Total project value: PLN 2,633,694.40
Project subsidized by the European Funds for Modern Economy 2021-2027 (FENG) Program, amount of contribution from European Funds: 1,704,282.68 PLN

The two modules planned for implementation are interrelated. The objective of the activities undertaken in the R&D Module is to develop a system for rapid diagnostics and microbiological sanitization of the production environment in cover crops, which is innovative on the international market.

The module will result in:

• 2 rapid molecular tests for diagnosing the presence of fungal and bacterial phytopathogens, greenhouse plants,
• 2 sanitizing biopreparations: 1 formulation containing microorganisms antagonistic to bacterial and fungal phytopathogens, and 1 sanitizing formulation containing pest-reducing microorganisms.

Tasks carried out under the R&D Module:

1. Development of rapid diagnostic tests to quickly identify phytopathogens present in substrates and/or soil (industrial research).
2. Selecting and acquiring microorganisms with antagonistic properties to acquired bacterial and fungal phytopathogens and limiting phytophages.
3. Optimization of the culture conditions of the selected microorganisms and development of the composition of consortia.
4. Development of formulation of utility mixtures.
5. Confirm the effectiveness of the acquired microorganisms in sanitizing substrates, soil and production environments.

The purpose of the activities undertaken under the “Internationalization” Module is to secure the results of the work carried out in the R&D module on the market (by carrying out the procedure of obtaining patent protection for 3 inventions), as well as to promote and sell the newly developed products on the Polish and foreign markets.

As part of the “Internationalization” module, it is planned for the Beneficiary to participate as an exhibitor at five major industry trade fairs in Germany, France and Italy, where products (currently held by BACTO-TECH and planned to be manufactured into a product) will be promoted.

Tasks implemented under the “Internationalization” Module:

1. Participation in international fairs held in Europe.
2. Obtaining industrial property protection.

As a result of the project, there will be a reduction in the use of chemical plant protection products by about 30% compared to the status quo (reduction to 72.80 l/ha per year). The adopted indicator refers to the expected effect of the project result, which will be characterized by an increase in the efficiency of agricultural production or maintaining it at the same level, reducing the use of chemical plant protection products with natural preparations, which will directly affect the reduction of negative effects on the environment. In addition, as a result of the implementation of the project, it is planned to apply 3 inventions for patent protection, 4 innovative products will be created, and it is assumed that there will be an increase in revenue from the sale of new or improved products (R&D) and at the end of 2028 their value will be PLN 1,129,000.00.

The target groups of the project are both the society at large and the potential recipients of the innovative product, i.e.:

• greenhouse tomato producers,
• greenhouse cucumber producers,
• Producers of other greenhouse vegetables (peppers, eggplants, lettuce, radishes, others),
• Manufacturers of perennials, potted shrubs and other types of balcony and bedding plants,
• herbal plant producers.

The results of the project, therefore, respond to market demand from horticulturists, growers and distributors, who have to meet the ever-increasing demands of consumers of greenhouse-grown plants (vegetables, herbs, ornamentals).

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