Details of the project EPI

Innovative solutions in the cultivation, storage and marketing of a Polish potato variety highly resistant to Phytophthora infestans

13-02-2020 do 30-11-2022

2 997 602,58

EFRROW; national public funds

https://projektgardena.pl/

The main goal of the operation is the popularization of pro-environmental, innovative solutions in agriculture, through the development of dedicated technology and storage methods as well as marketing for a variety of potato 'Gardena' highly resistant to Phytophthora infestans. The following solutions will be developed: The conventional technology of seed potatoes, including optimization of a shoot\'s number and reduction of diseases in the growing season. The conventional technology of potato for food purposes, including optimization of nitrogen fertilization, density of shoots, protection against diseases, and stress effects mitigation methods. The ecological technology of seed potatoes focused on the reduction of diseases occurrences in the growing season and the maximization of seed potatoes yield. The ecological technology of potato for food purposes, including methods of stress effects mitigation and plant health maintenance to maximize the size and the qua

Benefits of implementing operation\'s results: Farmers Thanks to new technologies of potato resistant to Phytophthora infestans (conventional and ecological, for purpose of seed potatoes and food) it will be possible to improve the efficiency of production, expand trade areas and gain a competitive advantage. Breeders/storage owners New environment-friendly storage technologies that reduce the occurrence of diseases and increase the storage life of seed potatoes will allow to limit damages, and decrease pesticide usage. All entities in the supply chain Application of a comprehensive marketing strategy involving farmers, entrepreneurs, advisory and scientific institutions in the promotion of pro-environmental solutions in potatoes cropping and storage will improve recognition, credibility, and competitiveness on the market. Consumers Implementation of pro-environmental cropping and storage technologies as well as an integrated marketing strategy including analysis of consumers\' needs and preferences will increase access to desired food quality and will facilitate its origin recognition.

plant cultivation and horticulture