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Mediterranean Durum Wheat Systems: Tradition, Innovation, and Sustainability for the Future

TOPICS

topic_2.2.1-2025_upscaling_agroecology_practices_at_the_farm_level_in_the_mediterranean.
topic_1.2.1-2025_–_enhancement_of_sustainable_farming_systems_within_mediterranean_wetlands_for_conservation_and_coexistence. | topic_2.3.1-2025_towards_a_plant-based_alternative_protein_products_transition_in_the_mediterranean_region

KEYWORDS

Durum wheat Cereal value chain Sustainable farming systems Local genetic resources Agro-biodiversity Quality and traceability Innovation transfer Food safety and nutritional analysis Multi-actor approach Mediterranean agriculture

REMARKS

The “Gian Pietro Ballatore” Research Consortium has a long-standing experience in regional, national, and international research projects focused on the cereal sector, with particular emphasis on Sicilian durum wheat. The Consortium operates at the intersection of science, innovation, and territory, fostering collaboration between researchers, farmers, processors, and policymakers. Its multidisciplinary approach, integrating agronomy, genetics, food technology, and socio-economic analysis, makes it a valuable partner for projects aiming to strengthen sustainability, food security, and rural development in the Mediterranean region. The Consortium is committed to promoting local agro-biodiversity, supporting traditional knowledge, and enhancing the competitiveness of Mediterranean cereal-based value chains through innovation and capacity building.

ORGANIZATION

Consorzio di Ricerca Gian Pietro Ballatore

TYPE OF ORGANIZATION

research_organisation_(public)

COUNTRY

Italy

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