Improving nutrient efficiency in major European food, feed and biofuel crops to reduce the negative environmental impact of crop production

The MAIN AIM of the proposed integrating project NUE-CROPS is to develop knowledge, models and tools required to (a) breed/select NUTRIENT USE EFFICIENT (NUE) CROPS and (b) integrate NUE-crops with AGRONOMIC INNOVATIONS to significantly reduce fertiliser use and associated negative environmental impacts of crop production, while maintaining or improving crop yield and quality.

Short name and number: 
NUE-CROPS (222645)
Name of US Partner: 
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Contact: 

UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

Participating Countries: 
Canada
Area: 

Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Biotechnology

Category: 

FP7 Project with U.S. partner