On February 18, 2021 , the online seminar GOCITRUS: Driving Innovation in the Citrus Sector, was held, bringing together more than 120 representatives from the citrus sector, including companies, research centers, universities, and the Administration itself. The meeting was dedicated to showcasing the technological advancements of this project and the importance of its applications in the business sector.
Recording of the session
Agenda and presentations of the session
11:00 a.m. Welcome
- Alfredo Pollán Hermida. Head of Service. SG of Innovation and Digitalization. MAPA.
11:00 a.m. GOCITRUS Project: presentation and corporate video
- Gonzaga Ruiz de Gauna. Manager BIOVEGEN
11:15 a.m. Importance of applying molecular markers in the citrus sector
- Moderated by: Gonzaga Ruiz de Gauna. Manager BIOVEGEN
1. Vision of the Ministry: José Antonio Sobrino. SG of Agricultural Production Media and Spanish Office of Plant Varieties. MAPA
2. Legal vision: Maribel Montero. AM LEGAL GROUP
3. Business vision:
- Francisco Llatser. Former Technical Director AVASA
- José Pellicer. Development Director EUROSEMILLAS
4. Implementation of markers in the sector. Rodolfo Canet. Director IVIA
12:05 PM Presentation APP for decision-making on citrus varieties
- Carlos Baixauli. Director of Paiporta Experiences Center. CAJAMAR
12:15 PM – Questions and discussion
12:30 PM Conclusions and closing
The GOCITRUS Operational Group was established in 2018 in the context of the Call for Creation of Supra-autonomous Operational Groups in relation to the European Association for Innovation in agricultural productivity and sustainability. In its first phase (corresponding to measure 16.1 of the Call), the project aimed to form a group of experts to work on the identification and proper selection of citrus varieties as a basis for correct varietal and production management and planning. Currently, the GOCITRUS Operational Group is facing its second phase (corresponding to measure 16.2 of the Call), which aims to reorganize and define the varietal bases on which to support the citrus revolution towards which our productive and export sectors are heading due to the imperatives and demands of new market relationships. More information.