We are interested in joining a consortium on the “theme 1: Enhancing agrooecology at the farm level”. Our group have ample experience researching on the impact of agricultural practices on: i) insect biodiversity through integrative approaches combining traditional techniques and molecular tools; ii) the vital ecosystem services that insects provide such as pollination and the control of pests (biological control, attractants and repellents, etc); and iii) soil biodiversity (metabarcoding of bacteria and fungi soil communities). We have the capacity for creating and managing living labs.

The University of Murcia (UMU) is a public university which has more than 32,296 students, with a teaching staff of about 2,673 spread over 5 campuses, offering top quality degrees and innovative research, in the South of Spain. The broad range of subjects taught, in the current 51 Undergraduate programs, 68 Master programs and 36 Doctoral programs, attract students from Spain and the rest of the world. UMU has extensive experience in hosting international projects and promoting research excellence in a learning environment. UMU has several offices giving support to research, dissemination and innovation, as the European and International Research Project Office -Operum- that offers support to proposal preparation, submission and management of international projects.