During a forum dedicated to bio-inputs, researchers from INIA-CSIC showcased their advancements in biological control, development of sanitary bioproducts, molecular tools for plant disease diagnosis, sustainable pest management strategies, precision agriculture, and valorization of by-products. The institute offers support from early research phases to market transfer.
Key strengths highlighted include the development of biological control products, the study of pathogen mechanisms using omics tools, optimization of production and formulation processes, and knowledge generation to facilitate future commercialization.
INIA-CSIC also possesses advanced capabilities in plant health, including molecular pathogen diagnostics, early disease detection, insecticide resistance evaluation, and the design of sustainable control strategies adapted to climate change challenges. Precision agriculture, utilizing digital tools based on remote sensing and artificial intelligence, is another significant area for collaboration.
Furthermore, the institute brings extensive experience in residue studies, environmental behavior, risk assessment, and generating technical-scientific knowledge to support regulatory processes, particularly valuable for companies developing new fertilizers, biostimulants, plant protection products, or circular economy solutions.
The need to strengthen collaborative projects and joint experimentation spaces was emphasized to validate technologies under real conditions, accelerate scaling, and facilitate market entry. INIA-CSIC reiterated its commitment to working with companies from the initial stages of technological development, fostering innovative and viable solutions aligned with the agri-food sector's needs.
