AGROALNEXT Project: Adaptation of emerging crops quinoa, amaranth and moringa to adverse situations associated with climate change in the Region of Murcia
- Type Project
- Scope Autonómico
- Autonomous community Murcia, Región de
- Main source of financing NextGenerationEU
- Project website Web del Proyecto
Description
The project aims to establish crops such as moringa, quinoa, and amaranth in the Region of Murcia, taking advantage of their resilience to semi-arid conditions. Their high nutritional value and global demand make them a profitable and sustainable alternative for degraded soils.
Contextual description
Quinoa, amaranth, and moringa are highly sought-after species in the food industry and recognized as 'superfoods' for their high nutrient content. They show great economic potential and high agronomic viability. Furthermore, they stand out for their productivity and low requirements in semi-arid conditions, making it possible to reclaim marginal areas unsuitable for agriculture.
Results
Selection of drought-tolerant quinoa, moringa, and amaranth varieties and tolerance levels in our region. Identification of stress response mechanisms characteristic of each species based on photosynthetic parameters, biomass, antioxidants, metabolites, RNA-seq, and nutrients.
Contact information
- Coordinator/entity name: Enrique Olmos Aranda
- Mailing address: Not available
- Email coordinator/entity: eolmos@cebas.csic.es
- Phone: Not available
Coordinators
- CEBAS-CSIC
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