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BOOSTER
Boosting drought tolerance in key cereals in the era of climate change. BOOSTER aims to improve drought tolerance in both maize and teff, while simultaneously exploring the potential for transferring species-specific drought responsive features.
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BOOSTER advances seaweed-based biostimulants for drought-resilient crops
BOOSTER partner BioAtlantis has advanced the development of innovative seaweed-based biostimulant solutions designed to help crops better cope with drought stress.
BOOSTER field trials put promising maize biostimulants to the test under drought
BOOSTER partners launched new maize field trials across Europe to assess how selected biostimulant solutions can help crops cope with drought while supporting plant health and productivity.
From research to field validation: BOOSTER partners gather in Ghent for Fourth Annual Meeting
BOOSTER partners came together in Ghent, Belgium, from 3 to 5 June 2026 for the project’s Fourth Annual Meeting, hosted at the VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology.
EIAR advances BOOSTER field validation of microbial biostimulants for drought-stressed teff
One of EIAR contribution has been the successful development and optimisation of a protocol for the mass production of microbial biostimulants through seed coating, also known as pelleting.
New BOOSTER video now available!
The video features BOOSTER partners in action, showing where and how the work is carried out, and how collaboration drives progress across the project.
CPSBB brings BOOSTER’s maize drought-resilience work into focus through priming research and early results
From preliminary findings on seaweed-extract priming strategies to public presentations linking BOOSTER with food security and sustainable agriculture, CPSBB gives clearer shape to the project.
BOOSTER scientists spotlight drought-resilient “resurrection plant” in VIB-IPBO Online Café
VIB-IPBO Online Café series bring together two BOOSTER scientists to share cutting-edge insights into drought resilience research.
University of Bern advances microbial and seaweed-based solutions for drought-resilient teff
UBERN plays a key scientific role in the BOOSTER project, leading the discovery and selection of microbial and seaweed extract (SWE) solutions.
CREA advances BOOSTER’s drought-resilience breakthroughs with new genomic insights, global outreach, and stakeholder engagement
CREA’s multi-team contributions accelerate BOOSTER’s scientific and stakeholder impact. From pioneering regulatory-DNA mapping in teff and Eragrostis nindensis to presenting BOOSTER innovations at international conferences and training on climate-smart water solutions.