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Agadir
Ibn Zohr University is a major public university in southern Morocco, with strong academic and research capacities across life sciences, environmental sciences, agriculture, and sustainability-related fields. Within the Faculty of Sciences of Agadir, the Laboratory of Biotechnology and Valorization of Natural Resources conducts research focused on Biotechnology, biodiversity conservation, sustainability, natural resource valorization, and climate resilience in arid and semi-arid environments. —- Prof. Mohamed BEN EL CAID Laboratory of Biotechnology and Valorization of Natural Resources Faculty of Sciences Ibn Zohr University Agadir, Morocco ✉︎ [email protected] ✉︎ [email protected]

TOPICS

Topic 1.1.1-2026 (IA) Decentralised Brackish Water Desalination for Climate-Resilient and Resource-Efficient Mediterranean Agriculture, Topic 2.1.1-2026 (RIA) Leveraging Ecosystem Functions and Enhancing Water Allocation for the Protection and Restoration of Non-Perennial Watercourses in the Mediterranean

Topic 1.2.1-2026 (IA) Next Generation of Sustainable and Alternative Animal Feeds for Circular and Resilient Mediterranean Farming Systems, Topic 2.2.1-2026 (RIA) Novel remote and non-invasive ICT monitoring and control systems against disease and pest infestation

Topic 1.3.1-2026 (IA) Sustainable On-Site Transformation of Perishable Mediterranean Agri-food Products, Topic 2.3.1-2026 (RIA) Empowering Mediterranean Food Value Chains through Context-Aware Digital Traceability

Topic 1.4.1-2026 (CSA) Institutionalising and Scaling the Mediterranean WEFE Nexus Community of Practice for Cross-Sectoral Governance and Policy Uptake

KEYWORDS

Biotechnology; sustainable agriculture; biodiversity conservation; natural resource valorization; climate change adaptation; water scarcity; salinity stress; arid and semi-arid agriculture; Mediterranean crops; medicinal and aromatic plants; postharvest sustainability; shelf-life extension; natural bioactive compounds; eco-friendly crop protection; plant propagation; ecophysiology; nature-based solutions; agroecology; circular bioeconomy; resilient farming systems; sustainable agri-food systems, Sustainable farming systems; water-efficient agriculture; climate resilience; biodiversity conservation; natural resource management; plant biotechnology; agri-food value chains; postharvest innovation; bio-based solutions; Mediterranean agriculture; salinity adaptation; circular bioeconomy.

DESCRIPTION

We are seeking to join or build multidisciplinary PRIMA consortia focused on sustainable solutions, natural resource management, and resilient Mediterranean agri-food systems. We are particularly interested in collaborations involving research institutions, universities, SMEs, technology providers, public agencies, and other stakeholders working on climate adaptation, water scarcity, salinity, biodiversity conservation, and value-chain innovation. —- Prof. Mohamed BEN EL CAID Laboratory of Biotechnology and Valorization of Natural Resources Faculty of Sciences Ibn Zohr University Agadir, Morocco ✉︎ [email protected] ✉︎ [email protected]

REMARKS

We are open to long-term collaboration within PRIMA and related international initiatives, both as a consortium partner and as a contributor to specific work packages. We particularly welcome projects with strong scientific and practical relevance for Mediterranean, arid, and semi-arid regions, and value partnerships that support innovation, pilot implementation, and knowledge transfer. —- Prof. Mohamed BEN EL CAID Laboratory of Biotechnology and Valorization of Natural Resources Faculty of Sciences Ibn Zohr University Agadir, Morocco ✉︎ [email protected] ✉︎ [email protected]

ORGANIZATION

Ibn Zohr University, Faculty of Sciences, Agadir

TYPE OF ORGANIZATION

Research Organisation (Public)

COUNTRY

Morocco

contact person

Mohamed Ben el caid

Research

[email protected]

+212672063181

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