Qual è stata la sfida/problema affrontato?
The Korinthiaki staphis (also known as black Korinthian raisin) is an important agricultural product in the coastal areas of Peloponnese and the Ionian Islands and is known worldwide for its superior quality. One of the most important, in terms of its qualitative characteristics, is biotype Vostizza. One of the quality factors of the product is the percentage of seeded currants. A high percentage of seeded currants leads to a reduction in the competitiveness of the product since, despite the development of technology, it is difficult to remove the seeded raisins from the finished product.
Come hai risolto il problema?
Recent research has shown that 28 biotypes of Korinthiaki staphis are cultivated in Greece and that different cultivation techniques affect the percentage of seeded raisins in each biotype differently. Based on these results, an Operational Group was formed, consisted of the Farmers Unions Vostizza, the Agricultural University of Athens and the Harokopion University. Its aim is to investigate the combined effect of the biotypes of Korinthiaki staphis, the environmental conditions and the cultivation techniques on the percentage of seeded raisins as well as the fertility of flowers in order to further improve the quality of the final product.
Cosa c'è di innovativo nel tuo pratico caso?
This is a technical innovation with a strong organizational angle, demanding close collaboration of the universities’ researchers with the Unions’ advisors and a considerable number of grape-growers (>25).
Quali sono i fattori di successo nella risoluzione del problema?
Close collaborations, good communication and trusted relationships among scientists, advisors and farmers is of upmost importance for the success of the project.
Lezioni imparate
Process in progress
Che ruolo gioca il consulente o il servizio di consulenza nel caso pratico??
Advisors employed by the Farmers Union Vostizza and scientists of the Agricultural University of Athens (Faculty of Crop Science, Lab. of Viticulture ) are in charge of supervising and monitoring the implementation of modified crop treatments and yields and providing feedback to the grape-growers about the best cultivation practices. Α guide with the best practices will be issued at the end of the project.
Il tuo approccio può essere trasferito e/o adattato per altre sfide e regioni dell'innovazione??
sì
Trasferibilità stimata su una scala da 1 a 5
(dove 1 è facile e 5 molto difficile)
3
La tempistica è fondamentale per terminare il raccolto di copertura e la disponibilità di piegatrici a rulli potrebbe rappresentare un collo di bottiglia, Per qualsiasi domanda e richiesta sulle prossime classi di eccellenza
Katerina Biniari
kbiniari@aua.gr , +30 2105294632
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