Improving sEed QUality In the Post-plant protection Product Era (EQUIPPE)

Lead Participant: A.L.TOZER LIMITED

Abstract

The withdrawal of many approved pesticides has led to the search for alternative plant protection products which leave no residue. This project employs a novel approach to seed treatment combining two strategies, laser treatment and a novel bioactive compound, to disinfect vegetable seeds of seed-borne pathogens, improve germination, seedling establishment, growth rate and yield. Two of the pathogens are fungi; _Itersonilia_ on Parsnip, _Septoria_ on Celery, the third a bacteria, _Pseudomonas_ on Coriander. The outcome would benefit the vegetable seed industry and vegetable production both field grown and in vertical farming.

Lead Participant

Project Cost

Grant Offer

A.L.TOZER LIMITED £123,575 £ 74,145
 

Participant

G.S. SHROPSHIRE & SONS LIMITED £3,769 £ 2,261
MEDWYNS' OF ANGLESEY GARDEN PRODUCTS LIMITED £49,631 £ 34,742
BANGOR UNIVERSITY £70,714 £ 70,714

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