Studies and Research
SINAGRI srl
Re.Ger.O.P. – Lead Partner
Integrated biodiversity project for the “Recovery and Valorization of Apulian Olive Germplasm” (funded by the Puglia Region). The project is divided into 10 activities, including concerted and support actions, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach that ranges from the preservation to the valorization of Apulian olive biodiversity.
Fifty new autochthonous genotypes at risk of genetic erosion have been identified, characterized, and preserved, resulting in the enrichment of the project’s photographic archive and database. Both the number of genotypes in ex situ conservation and the number of primary sources in conservation will be increased, benefiting the entire regional nursery and agricultural sector.
https://www.fruttiantichipuglia.it/recupero-del-germoplasma-olivicolo/
Re.Ge.Fru.P. 2.1 – Partner
Integrated biodiversity project for the “Recovery of Apulian Fruit Germplasm – Stone and Pome Fruits” (funded by the Puglia Region). The project aims to significantly reduce the biodiversity erosion rate of Apulian fruit species, specifically stone fruits (such as cherry and almond) and pome fruits (pear and apple), through the recovery, characterization, conservation, and registration of genetic resources.
https://www.fruttiantichipuglia.it/recupero-del-germoplasma-frutticolo/
Ri.Vi.VI. – Relaunching Viticulture in the Itria Valley – Partner
Viticultural zoning and development of tools for sustainability, valorization of territorial resources, and mitigation of climate change effects in the Itria Valley (funded by the Puglia Region). A primary goal is the genetic improvement of wine grapes to create “regional” resistant varieties. These use typical autochthonous Apulian grapes as parents instead of international varieties, combining territorial authenticity with disease resistance. The project utilizes widespread varieties such as Verdeca, Bianco d’Alessano, Maresco, and Minutolo for whites grapes, and Susumaniello for reds grapes.
SB-SSC Project – Partner
In collaboration with AULAB spa for the development of a Blockchain platform for the forestry and agrifood sectors. This project is funded by PNRR (National Recovery and Resilience Plan) funds, via “cascade calls” of the TECH4YOU research and innovation program, aimed at creating an Innovation Ecosystem.
Italian Variety Club (IVC) Network – Partner
Founding member of the “Italian Variety Club” business network contract. The research activity focuses on the genetic improvement of grapevines and stone fruits to create new varieties specifically adapted to the Mediterranean cultivation environment.
European Community +ERASMUS TTO4FOOD – Partner
“Enhancement of knowledge transfer in the food Sector strengthening technological transfer offices in Albanian Universities – Acronym TTO4FOOD” ERASMUS+ – Call for Proposal 2020 – EAC/A02/2019.
Re.Ge.Fru.P. 2.2 – Consultant
This project operates in continuity with and/or as a completion of the previous Re.Ge.Fru.P. 2.1 project.
It aims to significantly reduce the biodiversity erosion rate of Apulian fruit species, with a focus on minor fruit trees and citrus, through recovery, characterization, conservation, and registration of genetic resources.
https://www.fruttiantichipuglia.it/recupero-del-germoplasma-frutticolo/
Re.Ge.Vi.P. – Consultant
Recovery of Apulian Viticultural Germplasm. A recovery, conservation, and valorization program with the general objective of safeguarding, promoting knowledge of, and reintroducing the cultivation of the genetic heritage of grapevines and ecotypes of local interest. These varieties have historically defined the “traditional agrarian landscape” of Puglia, characterizing natural and rural environments of particular interest.
https://www.fruttiantichipuglia.it/recupero-del-germoplasma-viticolo/
RDP 2.1. Rural Development Program – Consultant
Sinagri is an accredited Agricultural Consultancy Body. The objective of the call is to promote access to consultancy services, helping recipients improve economic and environmental performance, climate compliance, and the climate resilience of their farms or businesses. Aimed at farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs, services include both basic and specialized consultancy. The intervention fosters the enhancement of beneficiaries’ skills in protecting, restoring, and valorizing ecosystems related to agriculture and forestry, as well as the sustainable use of resources.
Tracecoop – Lead Partner
Traceability of cooperative supply chains through “Blockchain-Distributed Ledger” technology (funded by MISE – Ministry of Economic Development). A research and development project applying Blockchain to the Agrifood sector, carried out in collaboration with the DEI (Department of Electrical and Information Engineering) of the Polytechnic University of Bari and the Giardinetto cooperative.
EcofoodChain – Consultant
Private consultancy mandate for this project funded by PNRR funds, via “cascade calls” of the ONFOODS program. The work involves analyzing environmental and economic impact data of the fruit and vegetable supply chain to train an AI-based Decision Support System (DSS).