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WHAT IS AN OPERATIONAL GROUP?
A joint strategy to tackle the challenges of the sector
An Operational Group (OG) is a grouping of actors from different profiles, such as farmers, researchers, universities, etc., to jointly address a specific problem or opportunity from a multi-sectoral approach.
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BIODIF OPERATIONAL GROUP
Biofunctionalization of crops
This project aims for the biofunctionalization with essential micro/macro elements of three strategic national crops used as food matrices: tomato, corn, and olive for the production of table olives and oil, through the application of nanotechnology (nanofertilizers).
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BIODIF OPERATIONAL GROUP
Biofunctionalization of crops
This project aims for the biofunctionalization with essential micro/macro elements of three strategic national crops used as food matrices: tomato, corn, and olive for the production of table olives and oil, through the application of nanotechnology (nanofertilizers).
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OBJECTIVES
From biofunctionalization to the market
The project comprehensively addresses the biofunctionalization of strategic crops, from the selection and characterization of nutrients and bioactive compounds to the evaluation of their benefits, sustainability, and potential for market incorporation.
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Selection
Select the most interesting nutrients and bioactive compounds from the perspective of nutrition and health and establish their analysis methodology.
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Characterization
Characterize the impact of biofunctionalization on the agronomic, organoleptic, and nutritional properties of commercial and traditional varieties of tomato, corn, and olive in different environments.
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Certification
Evaluate the feasibility of nutritional claims/labels and health properties in crops of interest and certification of Good Practices for Circular Economy (BPEC)/Sustainable Agriculture.
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Marketing
Analyze the implications for the management of agri-food companies of incorporating biofunctionalized foods into the market.
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COMPONENTS AND SCOPE OF ACTION
Entities and territorial presence
The BIODIF Operational Group is made up of 8 entities participating in different categories to achieve project development. Additionally, the BIODIF Operational Group has a presence, through its components, in four Autonomous Communities.
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