On November 12, InnovPlantProtect (InPP) had the pleasure of welcoming researchers from iBET - Institute of Experimental Biology and Technology, for a session dedicated to valorization of wine production by-products as sustainable biopesticides.
The session was attended by Naiara Fernández, Senior Scientist and Leader of the iBET Technology Platform, and of João Baixinho, D. student on the same platform. The researchers shared the center's mission and main lines of research, with particular emphasis on the development of new biopesticides with high potential for agricultural application.
Innovation and the Circular Bioeconomy
The focus of the presentation was on the exploitation of wine-growing by-products, transforming waste into high value-added solutions for crop protection.
- Potential Biopesticides: The compounds under study showed promising properties, being able to inhibit disease-causing microorganisms in crops and to exercise effective mite control, It represents a sustainable alternative to conventional phytopharmaceuticals.
- The Tec4Green Project: The role of the project was highlighted Tec4Green, This is a mobilizing agenda co-funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR). This ambitious project brings together 18 strategic partners with the aim of developing a new generation of products for crop protection and nutrition, in line with the principles of the circular bioeconomy and sustainability.
Thank you
InPP would like to thank iBET for the visit and the inspiring sharing of knowledge in an area that is crucial for the future of crop protection and the advancement of sustainable agriculture in Portugal.
Image credits: InnovPlantProtect - Inês Ferreira
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