ExpertiseUpdated on 19 March 2025

Assist the development, testing and validation of biofertilizers, biocontrol agents and regenerative farming practices

Margarida Palma

Technical and Scientific Director at Food4sustainability CoLab (F4S)

Idanha-a-Nova, Portugal

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By leveraging its strong R&D team and state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, F4S supports the creation of innovative agricultural inputs that enhance soil and plant health while minimizing environmental impact. F4S has a scientific database called SoilMicrobeDB that gathers thousands of interactions between soil microbes and plants and their effect on plant growth, nutrition and protection against other organisms. F4S collaborates to identify beneficial microbial strains that can enhance plant growth and protect against pests and diseases. F4S conducts controlled experiments and field trials to evaluate the performance of biofertilizers, biocontrol agents and regenerative farming practices under various agricultural conditions, ensuring their reliability and effectiveness.

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