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The project aims to replace antibiotics in livestock farming using essential oils from Thymus spp., optimizing their encapsulation in biopolymers to improve stability and efficacy. Their antimicrobial activity, synergies, and efficacy against resistant …

The project develops a decision support model for water management in intensive agriculture in the face of climate change. NVIDIA Tesla A100 GPUs were acquired, and viable data acquisition strategies and models for AI training were …

The project develops and validates rapid, sensitive, and cost-effective methods for detecting food contaminants and fraud. It uses techniques such as PCR and immunochemical assays to identify antibiotic residues, animal and plant species, and allergens in …

The project evaluates the impact of hedges on agricultural margins in the Campo de Cartagena, analyzing their capacity to improve soil quality, reduce erosion and propose sustainable practices that increase agricultural resilience and minimize the …

The project promotes the profitable and sustainable cultivation of aromatic and medicinal plants in Murcia through the selection of adapted species, clonal multiplication, rhizosphere analysis and metabolite production, thus optimizing profitability, …

The project aims to mitigate the effects of climate change on pig production by standardizing reproductive technologies and selecting embryos that are more resistant to heat. The goal is to create a biobank of blastocysts adapted to heat stress, thereby …

The project studies the presence of microplastics in key agri-food products in the Region of Murcia (grapes, milk, peppers, rice) and their derivatives. It will develop advanced analytical strategies for their detection, with the aim of improving food …

Development of Precision Livestock technologies for the digitization of extensive livestock farming in order to efficiently and sustainably monitor its farms (automation in the collection, storage and processing of data and the use of ICTs to optimize the …

Production of natural preservatives of wild origin under organic farming practices. Generation and production of natural preservative products under organic farming practices from wild selections originating in the south of the Iberian Peninsula, destined …

Starting with an innovative ingredient obtained through a lignin depolymerization process, this project focuses on studying its functionality as a food ingredient with antioxidant potential. In a context where conventional antioxidants face regulatory and …

The project promotes the reuse of treated wastewater in agriculture within a circular economy, evaluating its agronomic quality, necessary treatments, and proper management. It aims for sustainable use, optimizing nutrients and controlling risks …

The project promotes circular solutions in agriculture using compost combined with mycorrhizal fungi, improving nutrient availability, especially phosphorus. It aims to replace mineral fertilizers, increase the efficiency of the soil-plant system, and …

Biopesticide-based solutions as an alternative to synthetic chemicals: biological control agents, allelopathic bioproducts, and agricultural and agri-food industry byproducts or residues with biocidal potential. Specific soil biodisinfection techniques …

This project, focusing on a portfolio of strains with functional and/or technological activity, has sought to define a valorization strategy that includes market analysis, costs, and sectoral margins. Furthermore, it has considered the production of a …

The project evaluates alternative agricultural practices to improve sustainability and adapt to the European Green Deal. It analyzes their impact and acceptability within the agri-food chain and proposes measures for agricultural policies and resource …