Workpackages
WORKPACKAGES
Plants and fungi emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
WP1 - Defining VOC signatures of target pests
Leader: UNIPD
The objectives of WP1 are:
- Building mobile head space collection devices for VOCs;
- Compiling a list of potential signature VOCs;
- Defining VOC signatures from pure pest materials and from plant material infested with PhR, FAW, CBW, BMSB and PWN, under different abiotic stress conditions.
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The objectives of WP2 are:
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Development of sensor components to enable detection of target VOC identified in WP1;
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Optimised pre-concentrators compatible with portable μ-GCs;
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Development of VOC specific coatings for SMR and SERS on wave guide sensors.
WP2 - Sensor development and optimisation
Leader: SINTEF
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WP3 - Sensor integration and
testing
Leader: AIRMO
The objectives of WP3 are:
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Integration of sensors components developed in WP2 into functional prototypes;
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Evaluate the system performance in detecting the target VOCs specified in WP1 using synthetic mixtures at the required concentrations and ratios;
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fabricate six portable sensor system prototypes for use in WP4.
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The objectives of WP4 are:
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Verifying the practical applicability and sensitivity of the prototype sensor platform to detect the target pests under controlled conditions, under transport/import conditions and under field conditions;
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Giving feedback on the performance of the prototype sensor platform to enable technical improvements.
WP4 - Tests and demonstration in relevant environment
Leader: MENDELU
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WP5 - Analyze the impact and implementation of PurPest
Leader: WU
The objectives of WP5 are:
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Assessing the potential ecological impact of the plant pests assessed by PurPest;
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Assessment of the economic impact of the plant pests assessed by PurPest at farm level;
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Benefits and costs of the eradication scenario;
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Identifying the approaches preferred by farmers to control the pests;
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Developing recommendations for reducing the impact of the plant pests.
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WP6 - Dissemination, Communication and Exploitation
Leader: INIAV
The objectives of WP6 are:
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Communicate project outputs, development and validation of the pest-specific VOC sensors;
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Promote sustainable low-pesticide input agriculture and forestry by preventing entry of quarantine and priority pests;
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Exploiting the project results to a wide range of end users (from European and national policymakers and administrators to scientists, practitioners and activists, and the general public);
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Cooperate with similar actions to have a global connection with countries affected or threatened by pests covered by PURPEST;
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Support relevant EU and Associated Countries' plant health policies by clear science-based messages.
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WP7 - Project management
Leader: NIBIO
The objectives of WP7 are:
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Ensure effective implementation of the project in line with guidelines from the Commission, the Grant Agreement and the Consortium Agreement;
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Being the main contact for EU scientific officers.
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