Biocontrol microorganisms for soil-borne pathogens of tomato plants

Author: Eligio Malusa, INHORT Soil-borne pathogens are extremely dangerous for any crop, but are particularly damaging for vegetable  crops that are grown in tunnels, where the conditions are [...]

Formulation, application methods, variety response: aspects needed to be better understood for a Several groups of soil microorganisms (mycorrhizal fungi, rhizosphere bacteria, rhizobia and [...]

We are excited to share that the first video telling Excalibur’s story is now ready. In the video you will learn more about us, the project’s objectives and the work that we are [...]

Author: Prof. Dr. Nikolay Vassilev – University of Granada The majority of plants grow in soil. Soil is the most complex natural ecosystem with highly complex characteristics, which [...]

On November 19th, Excalibur’s coordinator, Stefano Mocali (CREA), participated in an online workshop by The European Biostimulants Industry Council: EBIC. The workshop was dedicated to [...]

Maria Grazia Tommasini (CRPV), Giovanni L’ Abate and Lorenzo D’Avino (CREA) performed field activities in Italian fields. The aim of the activities was to define soil profile and [...]

EXCALIBUR’s activities were elaborated in the PhD thesis of Nik Susič from one of Excalibur’s partners – Agricultural Institute of Slovenia. The doctoral thesis title is [...]

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the Common Agricultural Policy’s (CAP) impact on natural resources, including biodiversity, soil and water. The consultation [...]

The world has united against the unprecedented Coronavirus pandemic situation with a massive global campaign. At the G20 summit on 26 March leaders called for a united, transparent and [...]

A webinar on the topic « Bioproducts for organic and integrated management of horticultural crops: opportunities and challenges » was held on May 26, 2020,  by Prof. Eligio Malusá from the [...]