On 17–18 June 2024, InHort presented research linked to ECONUTRI at the VIII National Microbiological Symposium “Metagenomes of Different Environments” in Lublin, Poland. The symposium brought together researchers working on microbiology, biotechnology and environmental applications, and the 2024 edition was organized in Lublin by the Catholic University of Lublin as part of the long-running national symposium series.
During the conference, Prof. Lidia Sas-Paszt presented the talk “Konsorcja mikrobiologiczne dla stymulacji wzrostu i plonowania roślin, ograniczające straty składników mineralnych do gleby, wód, powietrza i emisje gazów cieplarnianych – Presentation of the results of the Excalibur and ECONUTRI projects.” (“Microbial Consortia for Stimulating Plant Growth and Yield, Reducing Mineral Nutrient Losses to Soil, Water and Air, and Lowering Greenhouse Gas Emissions – Presentation of the Results of the Excalibur and ECONUTRI Projects”).
The presentation highlighted results from ECONUTRI, where innovative plant cultivation technologies were developed and implemented to reduce pollution of soil, water and air caused by the excessive use of mineral fertilisers, chemical plant protection products, and the inappropriate use of organic waste.
The talk also presented six microbial consortia developed within ECONUTRI to improve the growth and yield of horticultural plants and to support the composting of agricultural waste. Their components include microorganisms from the genera Bacillus, Priestia, Klebsiella, Streptomyces, and Pseudomonas. According to the conference abstract, these consortia showed biostimulatory and protective effects on plant growth and yield, while helping reduce mineral nutrient losses to soil, water and air.
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