Crocus sativus L (saffron crocus) is a traditional cultivation in certain Mediterranean countries (Greece, Spain, Italy), Morocco and of vital importance for Iran, India and Afghanistan agricultural sectors.

The kickoff of AQUASERV took place in recent weeks: it is a European project, launched in April 2024 and lasting for five years, bringing together scientists from different fields to boost research and innovation in sectors such as aquaculture and marine biotechnology, thus helping the EU progress towards a sustainable blue economy.

The deadline for submitting applications, originally set for 12:00 PM on April 15th, has been extended to 12:00 PM on Friday, April 19th

A significant development for the European research infrastructure METROFOOD-RI: recently, METROFOOD-FED.BE was launched. It’s a project funded for three years by BELSPO (Belgian Science Policy Office) for the implementation of METROFOOD-RI at the Belgian federal level.

The 6th of May will be held, in Rome, an Open event dedicated to the Agrifood sector with the aim to present the opportunities provided by Structural Biology in this field.

The research infrastructure METROFOOD-RI, which entered its Early Phase of Implementation (EPI) in January 2024