Crops Crops for Paper/Pulp

FP6 - Sixth Framework Programme (2002-2006)

• FP6 - 505247: NANOFOREST - A nanotechnology roadmap for the forest products industry

FP5 - Fifth Framework Programme (1998-2002)

• FP5 Quality of Life Programme: 5.2 Non-Food Development
• QLK5-1999-00942: Genetic determinism of maritime pine pulp and paper properties
• QLK5-1999-01209: POPWOOD - Engineering fibre and wood properties in Poplar using innovative functional genomic approaches
• QLK5-1999-01389: BIOTECH CONTROL: Better management of process water systems by biotechnological identification and treatment of detrimental micro-organisms and metabolites
• QLK5-1999-01493: COPOL - Integrated control of polysaccharide and lignin biosynthesis to improve cellulose content, availability and fibre quality
• QLK5-1999-01520: EUROFIBER: Fibre variability of European spruce and wood assortments for improved TMP production
• QLK5-2000-00443: Enzyme discovery in hybrid aspen for fibre engineering
• QLK5-2001-0068: End-user access to European RTD for the forest and wood industries sector (Xyloreach)

FAIR Programme (1994-1998)

• Commercial Success of ECLAIR Programme: AGRE-0057: Mechanised logging and debarking in short rotation coppice stands of Eucalyptus and poplar: impact on silviculture, environment and economy
• FAIR-CT95-0396: Hemp for Europe - manufacturing and production systems
• FAIR-CT96-1707: Concerted action on Miscanthus
• FAIR-CT96-1913: SORGHUM: Environmental studies on sweet and fibre sorghum sustainable crops for biomass and energy
• FAIR-CT96-2028: Giant reed (Arundo donax L) network improvement of productivity and biomass quality
• FAIR-CT97-3881: Robinia multipurpose sustainability: Internet assisted
• FAIR-CT98-4193: PAMUCEAF: Poplars - A multiple-use crop for European arable farmers
• FAIR-CT98-5056: Regeneration and micro-propagation of transgenic Eucalyptus globulus plants

AIR Programme (1990 -1996)

• AIR1-CT92-0041: Sweet Sorghum, A Sustainable Crop for Energy Production in Europe
• AIR1-CT92-0071: EUROSORGHO: New Hybrid Plant - Fibre Sorghum - as a Component in Mixtures of Pulps Currently Used in the Paper Industry
• AIR1-CT92-0294: Miscanthus Productivity Network
• AIR1-CT92-0367: Demonstration of New Harvesting and Breaking-Down Processes for Flax and Hemp Short Fibres
• AIR3-CT93-1236: Hibiscus esculentus: Development of an Integrated Exploitation System with High Added Value
• AIR3-CT94-2178: Alternative oil-seed crop - Camelina Sativa
• AIR3-CT94-2465: Reed Canary Grass (Phalaris arundinaceae). Development of A new Crop Production System Based on Delayed Harvesting and A System for its Combined Processing to Chemical Pulp and Biofuel Powder
• AIR3-CT94-2480: Crambe abyssinica - Production and Utilization - A Comprehensive Programme

ECLAIR Programme (1988-1993)

• AGRE-0057: Mechanised Logging and On-Site Debarking of Short Rotation Coppice and Stands of Eucalyptus and Poplar: Impact on Silviculture, Environment and Economy

Chain 1: Crops for Bulk Chemicals and Biofuels

• Crops: Cardoon (Cyanara cardunculus)
• Crops: Eucalyptus: Eucalypt Page of the Society for Growing Australian Plants
• Crops: Hemp (Cannabis sativa)
• Crops: Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus)
• Crops: Mallows (Althaea spp., Malva spp.)
• Crops: Nettle (Urtica dioica)
• Crops: Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor)

Chain 4: Crops for Specialty Chemicals

• Crops: Flax and Linseed (Linum usitatissimum)