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Castellarin, Simone Diego (The University of British Columbia)

$24,970.00

Study of the crop enhancement effect of neem oil formulations on grapevine growth and fruit composition

FY 2017-18 · 2017-12-13

Summary
Terramera is a Bio/Ag Tech company developing high-performance sustainable alternatives to conventional_x000D_ chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Terramera aims to create healthy, safe environments and crops free of toxic_x000D_ chemicals, and to make sustainable and organic farming cheaper, more productive, and abundant._x000D_ Terramera and Dr. Simone Castellarin, Wine Research Center, University of British Columbia, will study the_x000D_ crop enhancement effect of Neem oil formulations in grapevine. Individual formulations based on Neem oil_x000D_ will be applied to the grapevines grown in greenhouse at specific time intervals and growth stages of the plant._x000D_ At the end of the growth season, the grapes will be analyzed for the determining how the tested formulations_x000D_ affect the accumulation of the major compounds that affect wine quality.
Program
Engage Grants for universities
Location
British Columbia|Colombie-Britannique, Canada
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

As published

Additional Information
Grant or Award spanning more than one fiscal year (2017-2018 to 2018-2019).
Additional Information (French)
Subvention ou bourse octroyée s'appliquant à plus d'un exercice financier (2017-2018 à 2018-2019).
Agreement Number
EGP
Agreement Start Date
2017-12-13
Agreement Title
Study of the crop enhancement effect of neem oil formulations on grapevine growth and fruit composition
Agreement Title (French)
Study of the crop enhancement effect of neem oil formulations on grapevine growth and fruit composition
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$24,970.00
Amendment Number
0
Organization Code
nserc-crsng
Organization
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada
Program Name
Engage Grants for universities
Program Name (French)
Subventions d'engagement partenarial pour les universités
Program Purpose
Terramera is a Bio/Ag Tech company developing high-performance sustainable alternatives to conventional_x000D_ chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Terramera aims to create healthy, safe environments and crops free of toxic_x000D_ chemicals, and to make sustainable and organic farming cheaper, more productive, and abundant._x000D_ Terramera and Dr. Simone Castellarin, Wine Research Center, University of British Columbia, will study the_x000D_ crop enhancement effect of Neem oil formulations in grapevine. Individual formulations based on Neem oil_x000D_ will be applied to the grapevines grown in greenhouse at specific time intervals and growth stages of the plant._x000D_ At the end of the growth season, the grapes will be analyzed for the determining how the tested formulations_x000D_ affect the accumulation of the major compounds that affect wine quality.
Program Purpose (French)
Terramera is a Bio/Ag Tech company developing high-performance sustainable alternatives to conventional_x000D_ chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Terramera aims to create healthy, safe environments and crops free of toxic_x000D_ chemicals, and to make sustainable and organic farming cheaper, more productive, and abundant._x000D_ Terramera and Dr. Simone Castellarin, Wine Research Center, University of British Columbia, will study the_x000D_ crop enhancement effect of Neem oil formulations in grapevine. Individual formulations based on Neem oil_x000D_ will be applied to the grapevines grown in greenhouse at specific time intervals and growth stages of the plant._x000D_ At the end of the growth season, the grapes will be analyzed for the determining how the tested formulations_x000D_ affect the accumulation of the major compounds that affect wine quality.
Recipient City
British Columbia|Colombie-Britannique
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Castellarin, Simone Diego (The University of British Columbia)
Reference Number
GC-2017-Q3-00576