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Research by a team at the at the University of Malta, looks at how microalgal inputs might offer options to support crop production. The evidence summarised by their new suggests great technological potential. Specifically, it suggests that microalgal inputs could offer a way for farmers to address several of their key priorities, namely boosting core production, enhancing resilience to biotic and abiotic stresses, and improving product quality. 

Eventually, this work may provide concrete options for farmers that help them remain profitable and sustainable despite looming threats from land degradation and climate change.

This research is part of University of Malta’ work to deliver on the mission of World Food Day, i.e., “promoting action for the future of food, people and planet”. It is relevant to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals targeted by World Food Day: ‘zero hunger’ and ‘responsible production and consumption’.

This work is supported by the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation under the project “Agri-food applications of microalgae”.