UE13 : Biocontrol and biostimulation of seed and clonal material

Reasoning approaches to improve seed quality and resistance:
— Concepts of seed biostimulation and biocontrol as a strategic lever for sustain agriculture
— Regulation and perspective to sustain innovative approaches
— Technological challenge for new product discovery and new genotype selection
— Current research initiatives to develop biocontrol solutions
— Development and perspective in seed industry and for Agro suppliers.
— Practical course to acquire experimental approaches using molecular genetics and pharmacological screening of active compounds.

Knowledge and approachs to develop seed biocontrol and biostimulation solutions

Be able to read a research publications and to integrate molecular genetic approaches 

— To be able to understand mechanism stimulating seed defense during development and germination
— To be able to identify promising technologies to improve seed quality
— To be able to make the interface between the academic world and professional needs
— To be aware of up-to-date research projects developing seed biocontrol solutions
— To be acquainted with regulation and technology bottlenecks when applying a new strategy for seed protection