Month: September 2017

Research Headlines – Using DNA markers to revitalise the olive oil industry

In a bid to foster a more sustainable and competitive olive-oil sector, the EU-funded BeFOre project is developing a molecular database of the most resilient olive varieties that have the highest agronomical potential. Powered by WPeMatico

Research Headlines – Modelling the essential genes of microbial life

An EU-funded researcher has helped define the core set of genes a cell needs to survive, advancing novel bioengineering approaches for bacteria and other microorganisms with applications in healthcare, food and nutrition. Powered by WPeMatico

Success Stories – Ask-Valerie tool could speed up innovation in agriculture

Farmers and foresters are under increasing pressure to produce more quality food while better managing and conserving natural resources and ecosystems. Having the right information and advice can help them meet these challenges. The EU-funded VALERIE project is making innovative research outputs and best practices more easily accessible to farmers