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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 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.
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.
State-of-the-art BOOSTER study maps genetic control of maize traits through regulatory DNA variation
A major milestone for the BOOSTER project was recently achieved through the publication of a landmark study in Nature Genetics, led by BOOSTER partner Professors Thomas Hartwig and Julia Engelhorn from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf.
Professor Jill Farrant receives Lifetime Achievement Award at 2025 NRF Awards, reinforcing UCT’s leadership within the BOOSTER project
The BOOSTER consortium is proud to celebrate Professor Jill Farrant, who has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 NRF Awards.