Abstract
The disruption of plant-pollinator interaction is of great agronomic concern. Another relevant problem is soil degradation, which affects the microbial population and its role in soil fertility and plant health. IMPLiCIT aims to verify whether soil fertility and quality, mediated by microorganisms, can directly impact plant-pollinator interactions by modifying plant volatile organic compounds, nectar and pollen composition and play a key role in the ecosystem functionality. Sunflower is used as a model plant. Several microbial strains will be tested in the field to define the most suitable combination capable of i) increasing soil functionality and biodiversity, ii) sustaining plant growth and iii) enhancing pollinator activity.
Project details
Unibo Team Leader: Diana Di Gioia
Unibo involved Department/s:
Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Agro-Alimentari
Coordinator:
Libera Università di Bolzano(Italy)
Total Unibo Contribution: Euro (EUR) 68.879,00
Project Duration in months: 24
Start Date:
05/10/2023
End Date:
28/02/2026
