Acronym of the project: MAPEI-ASD
G. C. BIO PATOGENS MANAGEMENT
An innovative approach and sustainable management of soil-borne pathogens for horticulture more healthy and productive.
Horticulture sicilian, with its strong vocation for the production of tomatoes, is faced with the growing challenge of soil-borne pathogens that threaten the health of the crops and the sustainability of agricultural practices.
The project Bio Pathogens Management offers a state of the art solution: the Pest control Anaerobic Soil (ASD), a technique microbiological which, together with the valorization of agricultural wastes, regenerate the land and protects the crops in a natural way.
Bio Pathogens Management: nurturing the Future of the Tomato in Sicily
THE PROJECT
Bio Pathogens Management is the result of the collaboration between the different actors of the sicilian territory, united by the goal of promoting more sustainable farming and competitive
The soil-borne pathogens threaten the health of the cultivation of tomato in Sicily, causing huge production losses.
The pest control anaerobic soil (ASD) offers a sustainable alternative to fumigation chemical.
This innovative technique allows reuse of agricultural waste, promoting a circular economy.
Through the ASD, you can increase the income of farmers and to ensure a more prosperous future for the sector.
The soil-borne pathogens threaten the health of the cultivation of tomato in Sicily, causing huge production losses.
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