The general goal of this project is to develop an optimal cooling strategy for plant material of both raspberries and blackberries. This strategy should be based on several by the grower controllable parameters. An optimal cooling strategy should enable a rewarding autumn crop of raspberries and blackberries.

COOLPLANT: optimal storage of raspberries and blackberry plants in the cooler

Contact: Miet  Boonen and Femke De Vis

Email: miet.boonen@pcfruit.be and femke.devis@pcfruit.be

Timing: 01/10/17 – 30/09/21

Financing: VLAIO LA-traject HBC.2016.0784 met cofinanciering vanuit de sector en het bedrijfsleven

Partnership: VCBT (Ann Schenk)