Objectives and approach of RHIBAC
The main objective of RHIBAC is:
- Development and demonstration of new PGPR inocula to promote growth in wheat and reduce requirement for chemical inputs, relevant for European or South America soils and wheat genotypes used by farmers in each region background
RHIBAC aims to achieve this through a better understanding of the interaction between PGPR and the host plant, improving root colonisation by PGPR and developing methods for production and application of PGPR inocula for wheat. The following activities will be included in the project:
- Study of molecular pathways in PGPR involved in plant growth promotion background
- Examination the interaction of PGPR and specific crop genotypes background
- Observation of root colonisation by PGPR
- Development of new inocula formulations, including encapsulation and seed coating background
- Small-scale field trial to access efficacy and effect on soil nutrients of PGPR inoculation
- Assessment of compatibility of PGPR with other common biological agents used in agriculture background
- If effective PGPR inocula are developed, larger scale demonstration field trials
Project : FP6-FOOD-CT-2006-036297 funded by the FP6 programme of the European Union (Food Quality and Safety)
