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NextGenBioPest Joined Forces with VIRTIGATION!

NextGenBioPest is proud to announce its partnership with the VIRTIGATION project, a pioneering initiative dedicated to combating viral diseases in tomatoes and cucurbits. As global agricultural production faces increasing threats from begomoviruses (whitefly-transmitted) and tobamoviruses (mechanically transmitted), innovative solutions are urgently needed to safeguard crops and ensure sustainable farming practices.


The VIRTIGATION project focuses on developing a broad range of solutions, including plant vaccines, biopesticides targeting virus vectors, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies. These groundbreaking approaches aim to provide effective, bio-based remedies to mitigate the devastating impact of these aggressive viruses.


By joining forces with VIRTIGATION, NextGenBioPest brings its expertise in sustainable pest management, leveraging cutting-edge biopesticide technologies and eco-friendly solutions to enhance crop resilience. This collaboration represents a significant step forward in reducing dependency on chemical pesticides while promoting environmentally responsible agricultural practices.


At NextGenBioPest, we are committed to revolutionizing pest management with innovative, nature-based solutions. Our collaboration with VIRTIGATION underscores our dedication to addressing some of the most pressing challenges in modern agriculture, ensuring healthier crops and a more sustainable future.


Together, NextGenBioPest and VIRTIGATION will work towards implementing practical, science-backed solutions that empower farmers, protect yields, and secure food production against emerging viral threats.


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Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Executive Agency (REA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

This work also received funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) under the UK government’s Horizon Europe funding Guarantee, grant number 10091427.

This work was supported by the Government of Canada through the Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) (OGI-229).

Project coordination

Prof. John Vontas

vontas@imbb.forth.gr

Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH)

Project communication

MSc Angeliki Milioti

angeliki@smartagrohub.gr

Smart Agro Hub

Project Framework

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement 101136611. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Executive Agency (REA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

This work also received funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) under the UK government’s Horizon Europe funding Guarantee, grant number 10091427.

This work was also supported by the Government of Canada through the Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) (OGI-229).

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