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 |
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A.L.TOZER LIMITED | £123,575 | £ 74,145 |
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Participant |
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INNOVATE UK | ||
SALADS HARVESTING SERVICES LIMITED | ||
ROUND TOWER CONSULTING LIMITED | ||
G.S. SHROPSHIRE & SONS LIMITED | £3,769 | £ 2,261 |
MEDWYNS' OF ANGLESEY GARDEN PRODUCTS LIMITED | £49,631 | £ 34,742 |
TOZER SEEDS LIMITED | ||
BANGOR UNIVERSITY | £70,714 | £ 70,714 |
People |
ORCID iD |
Matthew Walker (Project Manager) |