Research Projects

ALN has developed extensive research experience through its participation in various national-level research projects.

TOMAGROUP: Development of sustainable biostimulants for circular fertilization in tomato cultivation

The main objective of the GO TOMAGROUP project is to valorize discarded tomatoes by using them as raw material for the development of new sustainable agricultural biostimulants. These aim to improve the growth, yield, stress response, and fruit quality of tomato crops, thereby reducing the environmental impact of this significant agri-food waste and enhancing productivity and resource-use efficiency for farmers and businesses in the sector.

Total project budget: 299.989,78 € / ALN: 39.339,17 €
Operative Groups of the European Innovation Partnership (EIP-AGRI)
Co-funded 90% by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and 10% by the Regional Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Sustainable Development of the Government of Andalusia

ECOSKIN; Implementation of eco-sustainable strategies to improve the shelf life of subtropical fruits

The general objective of the ECOSKIN project is to develop new strategies to control postharvest disorders, aimed at reducing losses and ensuring proper shelf life of subtropical fruits. This will be achieved through the development and integrated application of eco-sustainable pre- and post-harvest protocols.

Total project budget: 239.247,08 € / ALN: 69.182,58 €
Operative Groups of the European Innovation Partnership (EIP-AGRI)
Co-funded 90% by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and 10% by the Regional Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Sustainable Development of the Government of Andalusia
Duration: 24 months (2023-2024-2025)

EGYBIO

“Bioprospecting of endophytic fungi for the production of new biostimulants against abiotic stress for the sustainable production of cucurbit crops in the Mediterranean region” (Spanish–Egyptian Consortium)

TRADYTECH Operational Group (GO)

Multipurpose Nutritional Products for Organic Cultivation of Traditional and Technological Tomato Varieties.

Co-funded 90% by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and 10% by the Regional Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Sustainable Development of the Government of Andalusia

Objective: The general goal of the TRADYTECH project is to define management strategies across the tomato production chain, by developing new natural products for use during both the field stage and the fruit’s shelf life. The new products will be based on organic botanical extracts and nutrients with proven efficacy in improving yields and will be enhanced and adapted for effective application in the postharvest phase.

PATENT Formulation that Improves the Biomechanical and Textural Characteristics of Tomato Fruits (Solanum lycopersicum) – Final Stage of Application Process

DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW BIOINSECTICIDE PRODUCT FOR THE CONTROL OF FRANKLINIELLA OCCIDENTALIS POPULATIONS THROUGH THE VALORIZATION OF ORNAMENTAL BOTANICAL SPECIES – BIORNAM

Project granted by the Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology (CDTI) and co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the Multi-Regional Operational Programme for Smart Growth.

OBJETIVE: To identify, optimize and develop extraction methodologies for valuable compounds from new natural plant extracts to formulate and produce a new residue-free product for the control of the Frankliniella occidentalis pest.
As a final result, ALN will launch the production of a new biocide targeting one of today’s major agricultural pests (thrips), effective in both intensive greenhouse and open-field farming, with higher insecticidal efficacy than currently available products.

FORMULATION OF ECO-SUSTAINABLE COMPLEXES TO IMPROVE BIOMECHANICAL AND TEXTURAL CHARACTERISTICS OF TOMATO FRUITS

OBJETIVE: To develop a new plant nutrition product from specific plant extract molecules which, when applied during the tomato growth phase, improves postharvest quality by enhancing fruit firmness through increased cell wall strength — a key to enabling successful export of tomatoes that were previously too fragile.

FORMULATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW ORGANIC PRODUCT FOR AGRICULTURAL SOIL DISINFECTION

INCENTIVES FOR PROMOTING BUSINESS INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN ANDALUSIA

Project co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), within the framework of the Andalusia ERDF Operational Programme 2007–2013 and/or the Innovation-Technology-Business Global Grant.

DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW NATURAL EXOELICITOR TO TREAT TOMATO YELLOW LEAF CURL VIRUS (TYLCV) IN TOMATO CROPS

INCENTIVES FOR PROMOTING BUSINESS INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN ANDALUSIA

PLANT DEFENSE PATHWAY INDUCERS AGAINST FUNGAL PATHOGENS

Co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the R&D+i Operational Programme.

With the participation of the Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology (CDTI).

RECUPERA 2020 PROJECT. In collaboration with the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) – Institute of Fat Research

Co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the R&D+i Operational Programme.

With the participation of the Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology (CDTI).

Project: Adaptation of Facilities and Acquisition of Innovative Machinery for Production

Received funding from the Andalusian Innovation and Development Agency (IDEA), Government of Andalusia, amounting to €35,437.50, co-financed 80% by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
Objective: To strengthen business competitiveness.

PROJECT: Fundamental Transformation of the Production Process to Prevent Product Contamination

ALN received funding from the Andalusian Innovation and Development Agency (IDEA), under the Government of Andalusia, amounting to €11,935.00. The project was co-financed at 80% by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), aimed at implementing a fundamental transformation in the production process to prevent product contamination, with the objective of strengthening business competitiveness.

PROJECT: Improving ALN’s Competitiveness through the Expansion of Laboratory Facilities

ALN received funding from the Andalusian Innovation and Development Agency (IDEA), under the Government of Andalusia, amounting to €12,161.58. The project was co-financed at 80% by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), aimed at enhancing ALN’s competitiveness through the expansion of laboratory facilities, with the objective of strengthening business competitiveness.

Other projects

Production and evaluation of compounds for potential agricultural use as biofungicides and/or plant defense response inducers in strawberry crops.
With the participation of the Andalusian Institute for Agricultural, Fisheries, Food and Organic Production Research and Training (IFAPA).

Evaluation of the effects of plant-strengthening products on strawberry crops: Impact on pest insects and commercially available beneficial fauna.
In collaboration with IFAPA.

Evaluation of the effects of plant-strengthening products on strawberry crops: Influence on the incidence of fungal diseases.
With the collaboration of IFAPA.

Analysis of the ability of plant-strengthening products to activate the expression of marker genes associated with defense response pathways (salicylic acid and jasmonic acid) in strawberry cell suspensions.
Conducted in collaboration with IFAPA.