- What is the IA2?
- Research and Transfer
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Objective: to contribute to the development of plant production technologies that make an efficient use of natural resources within the framework of an economically viable agricultural activity with a reduced environmental footprint.
Members: The consolidated research group PROVESOS is made up of researchers, technical personnel and collaborating technicians who work for the Aragon Center of Investigation of Agrifood Technology (CITA), the University of Zaragoza, the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Zaragoza (IAMZ-CIHEAM), the Center of Plant Health and Certification (CSCV), and the Center of Agrifood Transfer (CTA) of the Aragon Government Department of Agriculture, Livestock, and Nutrition. This multidisciplinary team ensures that the group can conduct a wide variety of activities, ranging from research projects, knowledge transfer programs, and technical-professional training projects.
Use and genetic improvement of phytogenetic resources of horticultural fruit species:
Identification, selection and introgression of genes of interest (efficiency, productivity, resilience, and quality of cultivars and products)
Factors that influence their phenotypical expression
Protection of crops from pests, diseases, and weeds based on Integrated Pest Management (IPM):
Techniques for identification and diagnosis of harmful agents Follow-up, risk evaluation, and consultancy in pest management in the Autonomous Community of Aragon
Biological and ecological dynamics of agricultural ecosystems Making best use of the ecosystem’s own resources and services
Innovative Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies