This project brings together the cultural, natural and scientific-technical heritage of the Macaronesian region, with the aim of solving one of the most pressing problems in our society: obtaining more effective and safe plant protection agents, from both a health and ecological point of view, that contribute to sustainable growth.
On the one hand, the consolidation of the Knowledge Bank, which will be expanded with information from the other archipelagos in the Macaronesian region, will allow for the safeguarding of cultural heritage. On the other hand, this information will constitute an unparalleled starting point for the selection of plants and microalgae for study, using environmentally friendly techniques. Improving the activity, specificity, and bioavailability of the extracts for the treatment of the main pests affecting crops will be a priority objective for their application and subsequent commercialization.