Horticulture

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Expected Results

✔ Novel plant growing substrates
✔ Protocols for reutilization of plant residues and for efficient use of water resources (greenhouse and field horticulture)
✔ New disease resistant cultivars
✔ Practices of pest control via auxiliary insects
✔ Postharvest and food preservation practices
✔ Novel agro-food and beverage products.

Expected Results

Higher sustainability of the strongly developing horticultural sector in South Portugal.