Innovative green foliar treatment solutions supported by advanced analytics for cross-border ecological agriculture

FERTILEAVES is developing a pioneering biofortification technology at the leaf level using combined biological and nanotechnological processes. Supported by advanced analytics, this technology promotes sustainable, eco-friendly crop production while addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental toxicity. By strengthening collaboration between R&D and the agri-food sector, FERTILEAVES aims to boost cross-border competitiveness and support the EU's toxic-free environment goals. This pilot serves as a model for future agricultural biofortification efforts, adaptable across various crops, to enhance resilience and productivity in an evolving climate.

Three major outcomes of the FERTILEAVES project are:

•   Successful implementation of the pilot project addressing climate change-related issues, which includes the following activities:

1. Selection and characterization of microorganisms for the invented technology,

2. Working out the nanotechnological component of the invented technology,

3. Optimization of methods  for sample preparation and determination of selected compounds in control and treated plants,

4. Identification of CECs,

5. Finalizing the invented foliar treatment technology; proof of concepts experiment with the invented technology.

• Raised awareness and knowledge on environment-friendly crop cultivation and biofertilization technologies through the organization of the following events:

1. Opening Ceremony,

2. 3 FERTILEAVES Workshops,

3. Two lecture series,

4. Closing Ceremony.

•  Successfully implemented knowledge transfer to justify the strength of the FERTILEAVES project through:

1. Participation at scientific meetings and conferences with presentations displaying the project achievements,

2. Joint scientific publications.