Projects
PacBioPest - Exploratory Study of Vesicle-Packaged Bioinsecticides for Sustainable Insect Pest Control
- Ref.º ACORES2030-FEDER-02312800 / M1.1.C/COFUND AÇORES 2030/012/2025
- Regional research project
- From 2025 to 2028
Summary
The PacBioPest project aims to develop sustainable bioinsecticides using insecticide peptides from entomopathogenic nematodes encapsulated in extracellular vesicles produced by bacteria in bioreactors. This innovative approach aims to replace chemical pesticides by offering an environmentally friendly, efficient and safe solution for the control of agricultural pests, protecting the environment, biodiversity and human health.
Funding Institution
This project is 85% funded by the Azores 2030 Program, through the ERDF – European Regional Development Fund, and 15% by the Autonomous Region of the Azores, through the Regional Directorate for Science, Innovation, and Development.
Partners
Project Coordinator
- Jorge Miguel Vieira de Frias
CBA team Coordinator
CBA Team
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Engineered E. coli producing fluorescent extracellular vesicles (EVs) carrying our insecticidal peptides
