Control of Human Pathogenic Micro-Organisms in Plant Production Systems (HUPLANTcontrol)

 

Project no.: CA16110

Project description:

Particular groups of human pathogenic micro-organisms (HPMO) must be considered as integral components of the plant microbiome and it is the intention of HUPLANTcontrol to investigate the potential negative aspects of plant microbiomes on human health and to integrate novel scientific insight into sanitary measures and agricultural management practices.

Project funding:

COST actions


Project results:

The HUPLANTcontrol network consists of five working groups: 1) on the ecology of HPMO in plants, 2) on taxonomical identification of HPMO from plants, 3) on characterization of the potential human-threatening nature of HPMOs, 4) on sanitary and agricultural management procedures to control HPMO in plant production facilities and 5) on dissemination of achieved knowledge via connections between science groups and relevant stakeholders from agriculture, industry and public health authorities.

Period of project implementation: 2017-03-06 - 2021-03-05

Project partners: Austria, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Head:
Paulius Pavelas Danilovas

Duration:
2017 - 2021

Department:
Department of Polymer Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology