This project aims to integrate advanced plant tissue culture technologies—particularly micropropagation, somatic embryogenesis, and in vitro conservation—into agroecological farming systems to enhance the resilience, productivity, and sustainability of traditional and underutilized crops in arid Mediterranean regions.
We are seeking collaboration with academic institutions, research centers, and SMEs from Mediterranean countries, especially those with expertise in crop breeding, plant biotechnology, and sustainable agriculture.
The proposed collaboration will involve:
Co-designing experimental field and lab-based studies.
Sharing germplasm and protocols for in vitro propagation.
Joint implementation of pilot trials integrating tissue culture-derived planting material in agroecological systems.
Knowledge exchange, capacity building, and mobility of young researchers.
Joint dissemination of project outcomes and policy recommendations.
