AgriTarget – Development and testing of multifunctional carriers based on micro- and nano-scale engineering for targeted, controlled, and safe delivery of agrochemicals to crops

Coordinator

Sónia Morais Rodrigues

Programme

Programa Operacional Competitividade e Internacionalização; Programa Operacional Regional do Centro (02/SAICT/2017)

Dates

26/07/2018 - 25/01/2022

Funding for CESAM

239377 €

Total Funding

239377 €

The aim of AgriTarget is to develop and test nano-enabled carriers that can provide controlled delivery of active ingredients (AIs) to plants in real soil/plant settings. In this project, a carrier is composed of a matrix loaded with nanoparticles/ nanocarriers for target and controlled/ stimuli-responsive delivery of AIs to plant shoots or roots. Following the AIs release and uptake, the matrix will degrade to ensure materials safety.

CESAM members in the project