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Agroecology
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Ioana Sorina Giurca
Romania
Research and Development Station for Viticulture and Oenology Blaj
Research Institute
viticulture, agroecology, biodiversity, genetic diversity, climate adaptation, pest management, sustainable farming, perennial crops, vineyard ecosystems
Enhancing the genetic diversity and variability of crops and livestock for the agroecological transition
SCDVV Blaj is seeking to join a consortium, contributing its long-standing expertise in viticulture, agroecology, genetic resource management, plant protection, and sustainable vineyard systems. Our institute offers highly relevant research capacities in grapevine genetic diversity, resistance breeding, agroecological vineyard management (including cover crops, biodiversity monitoring, soil and carbon assessments), and farmer-oriented innovation.
We are interested in contributing to transdisciplinary, living-lab-based projects that develop climate-resilient germplasm, improve agroecological practices, reduce pesticide dependence, and strengthen farmer engagement in sustainable viticulture.
We are interested in contributing to transdisciplinary, living-lab-based projects that develop climate-resilient germplasm, improve agroecological practices, reduce pesticide dependence, and strengthen farmer engagement in sustainable viticulture.
SCDVV Blaj is a Romanian research centre with over 75 years of expertise in viticulture, enology, plant protection, and sustainable crop management. The station manages approximately 160 ha of crops in diverse pedoclimatic conditions within the Târnave wine region, providing an excellent platform for field experimentation and agroecological innovation. We manage experimental vineyards across multiple pedo-climatic zones of the Târnave wine region and conduct applied research in breeding, agroecology, and plant health.
A major institutional achievement is the development and release of new grapevine varieties with natural resistance to fungal diseases, which significantly reduce the need for chemical pesticides and support the transition towards environmentally friendly viticulture.
SCDVV Blaj maintains experimental grapevine plantations dedicated to biodiversity preservation, ground cover management, soil regeneration, and the use of resistant grapevine varieties created by the station. Currently, SCDVV Blaj is part of several national and international initiatives. For example, we contribute with data and expertise to carbon footprint reduction strategies in perennial crops.
Through this call, SCDVV Blaj aims to collaborate in interdisciplinary research that integrates genetic diversity, agroecological practices, farmer co-creation, and innovative monitoring methodologies to accelerate the agroecological transition in perennial cropping systems.
A major institutional achievement is the development and release of new grapevine varieties with natural resistance to fungal diseases, which significantly reduce the need for chemical pesticides and support the transition towards environmentally friendly viticulture.
SCDVV Blaj maintains experimental grapevine plantations dedicated to biodiversity preservation, ground cover management, soil regeneration, and the use of resistant grapevine varieties created by the station. Currently, SCDVV Blaj is part of several national and international initiatives. For example, we contribute with data and expertise to carbon footprint reduction strategies in perennial crops.
Through this call, SCDVV Blaj aims to collaborate in interdisciplinary research that integrates genetic diversity, agroecological practices, farmer co-creation, and innovative monitoring methodologies to accelerate the agroecological transition in perennial cropping systems.