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BIOTEK2021-Bioteknologi for verdiskaping

ERA-NET: BlueBio - Advancing European bivalve production systems

Alternative title: BlueBio- Forbedring av Europeisk muslingproduksjon

Awarded: NOK 5.1 mill.

Bivalves provide consumers with high value essential nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids and iodine. The production of bivalves has low environmental footprint. However, the technological development of the European bivalve production sectors lies far behind other aquaculture sectors. BIVALVI aims to improve bivalve production in Europe in a sustainable way by combining genetics and reproductive technologies with the objective to improved health- and production traits and production management. BIVALVI focuses on blue mussel, Manilla clams and Pacific oysters, the bivalve species with the highest production in Europe. BIVALVI combines technology and social sciences to enhance the knowledge and the economic importance of bivalve production, aligning it with the six fundamental principles of RRI. The four work-packages will characterize the health and reproduction status and immune functions of diploid and triploid bivalve stocks (WP1); survey and optimize farming management systems (WP2); advance breeding programmes and map disease resistance genes (WP3); evaluate social and ecosystem effects of production of bivalves through stakeholder and ecosystems services studies and test the organoleptic properties of triploids (WP4). An important added value of BIVALVI is the close co-operation between R&D and the bivalve industries in Ireland, Italy and Norway. Naturedulis s.r.l. and Norgesskjell AS are partners and other industries are represented through their associations. The multidisciplinary qualifications of the R&D partners NOFIMA, UCC and UNIBO are complementary, showing the importance of European cooperation for the developments in BIVALVI. An advisory board with representatives from industry, state agencies, branding and policy makers will provide guidance, strategic oversight and ensures practicality of developments. Moreover, the technology transfer between species and countries and the extensive dissemination program will ensure the impact of BIVALVI.

Bivalves provide consumers with high value essential nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids and iodine. The production of bivalves has low environmental footprint. However, the technological development of the European bivalve production sectors lies far behind other aquaculture sectors. BIVALVI aims to improve bivalve production in Europe in a sustainable way by combining genetics and reproductive technologies with the objective to improved health- and production traits and production management. BIVALVI focuses on blue mussel, Manilla clams and Pacific oysters, the bivalve species with the highest production in Europe. BIVALVI combines technology and social sciences to enhance the knowledge and the economic importance of bivalve production, aligning it with the six fundamental principles of RRI. The four work-packages will characterize the health and reproduction status and immune functions of diploid and triploid bivalve stocks (WP1); survey and optimize farming management systems (WP2); advance breeding programmes and map disease resistance genes (WP3); evaluate social and ecosystem effects of production of bivalves through stakeholder and ecosystems services studies and test the organoleptic properties of triploids (WP4). An important added value of BIVALVI is the close co-operation between R&D and the bivalve industries in Ireland, Italy and Norway. Naturedulis s.r.l. and Norgesskjell AS are partners and other industries are represented through their associations. The multidisciplinary qualifications of the R&D partners NOFIMA, UCC and UNIBO are complementary, showing the importance of European cooperation for the developments in BIVALVI. An advisory board with representatives from industry, state agencies, branding and policy makers will provide guidance, strategic oversight and ensures practicality of developments. Moreover, the technology transfer between species and countries and the extensive dissemination program will ensure the impact of BIVALVI.

Funding scheme:

BIOTEK2021-Bioteknologi for verdiskaping

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Responsible Research & InnovationRRI MedvirkningInternasjonaliseringMatMat, helse og velværeLTP2 Samfunnssikkerhet og samhørighetHavbrukHavbruks- og foredlingsteknologiBransjer og næringerLTP2 Muliggjørende og industrielle teknologierLTP2 Fagmiljøer og talenterBioteknologiPolitikk- og forvaltningsområderFiskeri og kystGrunnforskningLTP2 HavLTP2 Bioøkonomi og forvaltningLTP2 Klima, miljø og miljøvennlig energiKommersialiseringMarinLTP2 Nano-, bioteknologi og teknologikonvergensPortefølje LivsvitenskapCo-Funded/ERA-NETERA-NET Cofund H2020MatMat - Blå sektorLTP2 Styrket konkurransekraft og innovasjonsevneBioøkonomiSektorovergripende bioøkonomiResponsible Research & InnovationRRI Utviklings- og prosessorienteringLTP2 Et kunnskapsintensivt næringsliv i hele landetPortefølje Demokrati, styring og fornyelseSirkulær økonomiResponsible Research & InnovationLTP2 Innovasjon i stat og kommuneLTP2 Uttesting og kommersialisering av FoUHavbrukProduksjonsbiologiLTP2 Utvikle fagmiljøer av fremragende kvalitetLTP2 Samfunnsikkerhet, sårbarhet og konfliktHavbrukFornyelse og innovasjon i offentlig sektorBransjer og næringerFiskeri og havbrukPolitikk- og forvaltningsområderMatGlobal matsikkerhetBioteknologiMarin bioteknologiMatNæringsmiddel og foredlingPortefølje HavHavbrukAvl og genetikkBioøkonomiForskning og innovasjonMarinHavbrukPortefølje Muliggjørende teknologierMatLTP2 Marine bioressurser og havforvaltningMarinMarin bioteknologiFNs BærekraftsmålMål 2 Utrydde sultLTP2 Klima, polar og miljøPortefølje Industri og tjenestenæringerNaturmangfold og miljøCo-Funded/ERA-NETBioøkonomiØvrig bioøkonomiInternasjonaliseringInternasjonalt prosjektsamarbeidFNs BærekraftsmålMål 3 God helsePortefølje Landbasert mat, miljø og bioressurserAnvendt forskningFNs Bærekraftsmål