Development of biocontrol agents to reduce chemical pesticides in plant disease management

In cooperation between the work groups of METK and the University of Tartu, it will be determined whether natural yeasts isolated from Estonia can be used in the biocontrol of plant diseases.

This study is co-funded by the European Union and Ministry of Education and Research via project TEM-TA3.

Project aims to:

  • determine yeast-based biocontrol agents, which are well adapted to the local Estonian climatic and agronomic conditions,
  • develop the combination of biological and chemical plant protection agents for more effective disease control.

Expected outcome:

  • development of new biocontrol agents of local origin,
  • more efficient crop disease control by combining biological and chemical fungicide agents,
  • reduction in chemical fungicide applications,
  • minimized development and spread of fungicide resistance in the pathogen population,
  • increased food safety.
     

Eligible period:  01.04.2024–31.12.2028

Total budget: 1 282 500 €, METK budget 641 250 €

Lead partner METK, partner University of Tartu

Project Manager:
Riinu Kiiker
Senior Researcher
Department of Plant Protection
[email protected]

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