Development of biotechnological competences for production of high-value horticulture products
Involved partners: Bulduru Gardening Secondary School Ltd. (leading partner), University of Latvia, L.E.V. Ltd. (Extract Factory), Farm “Kurmīši”, Farm “Cukuriņi”, Ltd. “Berrypark”, Plant Breeders' Association, economic operator J. Jansons.
The main project aims: Implementation of the technologies for production of high-value herbal products perspective for Latvia, such as fruit crops (sea buckthorn, raspberries, blackberries, Japanese quince (Chaenomeles japonica), medicinal herbs – Maral root (Rhaponticum chartamoides) and ornamental plants – callas. Finding a technological solution for production of healthy planting material perspective for commercial production, and to develop biotechnological competences through cooperation of scientific and educational institutions.
Project activities: Development of fruit and berry growing technologies and diversification of usage of processing by-products by evaluation of biologically active compounds with antioxidant properties and natural pigments in raw materials. Development of technical instructions of the products. Development of methodology for in vitro propagation of sea buckthorn; adaptation of in vitro propagation protocols for local cultivars of raspberries, detection of viruses in local raspberry germplasm and virus elimination; detection of viruses in callas collection; development of in vitro propagation technique for callas and Maral root; genetic characterization of local Japanese quince genotypes.
The implementation of the project is co-financed from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) funds.
