Ahidagro

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Bio-guided development of a formulation from modified natural products
with osmoprotective activity in crops against water stress.

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Obtaining bio-guided metabolites with osmoprotective properties
from macro- and microalgae from Tenerife and Madeira

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Evaluation of the osmoprotective potential of the compounds against water stress,
by means of fast-track tests under hydroponic conditions.

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Evaluation under semi-controlled greenhouse conditions and subsequently
under field conditions in strategic crops for Macaronesia of those compounds selected under Specific Objective 2

Contribution to water saving in strategic crops for the primary sector of the Canary Islands and Madeira, through the application of bioactive natural products and extracts with osmoprotective properties.

Ongoing climate change will impose an average temperature increase of 2 to 3°C by 2050 and an accompanying decrease in water resources, which may reach 30% in Macaronesia.

The project is framed within Axis 1 of the Interreg-MAC programme, whose objectives are "To promote research, technological development and innovation and investment priority", within the RIS3 priority area (agricultural activities).