project - Research and innovation
Organic fungicide from Larix spp. bark:
Organic fungicide from Larix spp. bark:
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Objectives
Fungicides represented 49% of total pesticide use worldwide in 2003. Many of these substances are hazardous for the environment and human health. In addition, there are few alternatives available and new fungicides need to be found. The ForestSpeCs FP7 project discovered extracts from Larix spp. bark with fungicidal properties. The ProLarix project tested the efficacy of different combinations of these compounds, explored scalable extraction methods and conducted studies needed for the commercialisation of the product. (see additional information field)
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Additional information
Several extraction methods from different tree parts of 3 Larix spp. were tried. Field tests with different combinations of Larix spp extracts were conducted to measure their efficiency in preventing downy mildew infections in grapevine plants. Further evaluation of the product was conducted for its use in treating fungal infections in other vegetables. The toxicity of the fungicide obtained was also studied so that it would comply with regulations. This is essentialfor the product to be commercialised.
As a result, an optimised combination of extracts was produced (Larixyne ®) which proved to significantly reduce downy mildew infections in grapevine. Larixyne ® also showed commercial potential against5 other diseases in other vegetable species.
Tests to obtain active principles of Larixyne ® showed that extraction processes can be scalable for commercial production.. It is expected that the product can be launched in 2022.
Larixyne ®offers an organic alternative to traditional fungicides. Moreover, the product opens new possibilities for generating sources of income from forest by products.
Additional information: http://cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/110948_en.html
Project details
- Main funding source
- Other EU research and development funds
- Project acronym
- PROLARIX
- Agricultural sectors
- Crops (generic)
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Project partners
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Trifolio-M GmbH
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GAB Consulting GmbH
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HELSINGIN YLIOPISTO
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UNIVERSITY OF SURREY
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