Fundusze Unijne
WP10: Applied physics in assuring good quality of grains and seeds
WP10: Applied physics in assuring good quality of grains and seeds

Leader of WP10: Prof. Dr. Bogusław Szot

Objectives:
  • growth of scientific potential of the Centre staff assuring postharvest quality,
  • presentation of achievements and exchanging experience with western specialists,
  • closer collaboration with outstanding research organizations in EU,
  • further development of measuring methods and deepening knowledge of physical properties of grains and seeds.
Deliverables and milestones for the package:
  • two common projects to FP,
  • creation of a Network on postharvest operations of agricultural products,
  • introduction and application of modern physical methods into the laboratories of the Centre.

General activities:
  • mission to EU Centres in order to widen and strengthen cooperation links,
  • networking with potential partners for FP6 participation,
  • lectures of visiting scholars to increase knowledge base about physical properties of plant material.
Examples of activity realized within the WP10:
  • introduction of novel investigation methods to Centre laboratory, as well as training of the staff,
  • exchange of experiences within open network of professionals in the field of physical properties of agricultural materials,
  • creation of long lasting links and improvement of knowledge flow between persons engaged in the topic.