REVESAGRI
Valorization of domestic vegetable and pruning wastes in sanitary and agricultural fields
The continuous generation of plant residues along the agri-food chain seriously threatens the environment. Current applications of these residues are limited and generally related to composting to improve soil quality and crop growth and yield. However, plant residues can contain significant amounts of bioactive compounds, which broadens their potential for valorization with antimicrobial, allelopathic or even antitumor agents.
Objective
To study the antibacterial, antifungal, allelopathic and antitumor potential of plant residues generated in the agri-food chain.
Principal Investigator
Team researcher
Dr. Carmen Sanmartín
BIOMA Institute
Dr. Daniel Plano
Technician
Mónica Oyarzun
BIOMA Institute
Silvia Estarriaga
BIOMA Institute
Duration:
03/10/2023 - 02/10/2025
Funding:
66,992 euros
European Union (Next GenerationEU), Government of Spain (Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan), Government of Navarrediary 2023)
Location:
Biodiversity and Environment Institute (BIOMA). Schools of Science and Pharmacy and Nutrition
core topic
WHY IS THIS project NECESSARY?
This project aims to provide an outlet for plant waste generated in the agri-food chain in health and agricultural areas, providing alternatives to the reduction of chemical products established by the European Union.
WHAT SOLUTIONS IS THE REVESAGRI project STUDYING?
To reuse plant residues; to seek alternatives to the use of chemical products in agriculture; and to study the antimicrobial and antitumor properties of plant residues for their potential therapeutic use.
how does this project affect society?
It enhances circular Economics ; reduces environmental problems arising from waste production; can provide alternatives to the employment chemical plant protection products; and can provide antibacterial and antifungal alternatives in therapeutic areas or enhance the efficacy of existing products.
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