The Project

1. Thematic focus

The application of clover and rhizobia for N fixation from the air and through the flat growth in the (mulch) surface to avoid and displace wild herbs.

This innovation in horticultural culture leads to resource-saving and efficient nutrient and plant protection management. This new development is practice-driven, as horticulture is having increasing problems with the application of pesticides. The N fertilization is also omitted/reduced. This eliminates the pollution of the ground-pond-surface water in the tree nursery area.

The additional production of clover biomass leads to a positive effect on the greenhouse gas balance.

A chemical influence on the nursery industry is replaced by a biological solution (classic bioeconomy) which is also more sustainable and economical. The possibility of composting rejects leads to a systemic soil health concept without chemicals and with a healthy microbiome.