Objective
MYCORED aims at developing strategic solutions to reduce contamination by mycotoxins of major concern in economically important food and feed chains. The following toxins and commodities are especially considered in the project: aflatoxins, trichothecenes, zearalenone, fumonisins in wheat/maize food and feed chains; ochratoxin A in the grape-wine and wheat chains; and aflatoxins in the dried fruit chain. Novel methodologies, efficient handling procedures and information, dissemination and educational strategies are considered in a context of multidisciplinary integration of know-how and technology to reduce mycotoxins exposure worldwide. Five work-packages (WPs) will develop novel solution driven strategies to reduce both pre-and post-harvest contamination in feed and food chains. They involve: i) optimization of plant resistance and fungicide use; ii) biocontrol to reduce toxigenic fungi in cropping systems, iii) predictive modelling and optimise logistics; iv) novel post-harvest and storage practices and v) application of new food processing technologies. Two horizontal WPs will develop enabling methodologies for i) advanced diagnostics and quantitative detection of toxigenic fungi and ii) rapid and multi-toxin detection of mycotoxins and relevant biomarkers. The project will significantly build on the outcome of several European projects (through most coordinators/partners of FP5 and FP6) on mycotoxins by supporting, stimulating and facilitating education and cooperation with countries having major mycotoxin concerns related to (international) trade and human health. The direct involvement of ICPC countries (Argentina, Egypt, Russia, South Africa, Turkey) and international organizations (CIMMYT,IITA) together with strong alliances with major research institutions in the USA (3 USDA Centers/5 Universities), Australia, Malaysia will strengthen the project through sharing experiences and resources from several past/ongoing mycotoxin projects in a global context.
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Call for proposal
FP7-KBBE-2007-2A
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Funding Scheme
CP-SICA - Collaborative project for specific cooperation actions dedicated to international cooperation partner countries (SICA)Coordinator
00185 Roma
Italy
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Participants (25)
MK43 0AL Cranfield - Bedfordshire
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1180 Wien
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2800 Kongens Lyngby
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76131 Karlsruhe
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6708 PB Wageningen
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20123 Milano
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6726 SZEGED
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75007 Paris
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3721 MA Bilthoven
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06100 Ankara
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119071 MOSCOW
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12311 Cairo
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200001 Ibadan
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56130 Estado De Mexico
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5800 Rio Cuarto
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25003 Lleida
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3430 TULLN
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3430 TULLN
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70014 CONVERSANO
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43201 REUS
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1050 BRUXELLES
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7505 Tygerberg
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00185 Roma
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80138 Napoli
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3430 Tulln
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