Biocontrol Technologies participates in the European RhizocNEW project with the biofungicide RootDei Biocontrol®.
On April 23rd took place the launch meeting of the project RhizocNEWproject, an innovative public-private research initiative that seeks to develop new sustainable strategies for the control of Rhizoctonia solani in potato crops.
Biocontrol Technologies actively participates in this consortium with its specific solution for this crop: RootDei Biocontrol®a biofungicide developed to improve the health of the root system and reduce the impact of soil diseases such as R. solani in a sustainable and effective way.
RootDei Biocontrol® is also one of the first biofungicides first biofungicide approved in the Netherlands for the control of R. solani R. solani in crops such as potato. This authorization reinforces its role as an innovative and effective tool within the new European schemes for sustainable plant protection, providing real solutions for both conventional and organic crops.
The RhizocNEW project brings together key entities from the agricultural sector in the Netherlands including research centers such as Wageningen University & Research which is coordinating the project, farmers’ associations such as BO Akkerbouw which is leading the project, potato breeding and marketing companies such as HZPCorganic farmer organic farmer such as Mts. Twisk and companies specializing in cover crops and organic fertilization such as Vandinter Semo, Joordens Zaden y Darling Ingredients.
Over the next four years, the project will evaluate new combinations of cover crops, antagonistic microorganisms (such as RootDei Biocontrol®) and soil management techniques, with the aim of reducing the impact of R. solani in a sustainable and effective manner. These strategies will be integrated into a integrated crop management (ICM)offering viable alternatives for both conventional and organic farming.
The participation of Biocontrol Technologies highlights the usefulness of RootDei Biocontrol® within these new biological control schemes. within these new biological control schemes, providing experience and applied knowledge in the experience and applied knowledge in the development of microbiological tools for plant protection. We share the commitment to move towards a more sustainable agriculture, based on scientific knowledge and collaboration with other agents in the sector.
📌 For more information about RootDei Biocontrol®, please visit our website: https://biocontroltechnologies.com/en/rootdei-biocontrol/
📄 And if you want to know more about its authorization in the Netherlands, you can read our news here: https://biocontroltechnologies.com/rootdei-biocontrol-autorizado-para-patata-en-holanda/
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is widely recognized as one of the leading agricultural research institutions in Europe and worldwide. Located in the Netherlands, this university stands out for its multidisciplinary and innovative approach to life sciences, sustainable agriculture, environment and food.
WUR collaborates closely with governments, companies and international research centers, and plays a key role in numerous European projects funded by programs such as Horizon Europe. Thanks to its combination of academic excellence, practical approach and commitment to global challenges such as climate change, food security and biodiversity.
