BioMatNet Item: FAIR-CT97-3923 - LINK (legume interactive network) a strong multidisciplinary scientific network for the benefit of grain legume integrated chain to meet the protein demand of the European end-use industry

FAIR-CT97-3923
LINK (legume interactive network) a strong multidisciplinary scientific network for the benefit of grain legume integrated chain to meet the protein demand of the European end-use industry

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	Type of Project	Thematic Network
	Contract No	FAIR-CT97-3923
	Total Cost
	EC Contribution
	Start Date
	Duration	36 Months

LINK (legume interactive network) a strong multidisciplinary scientific network for the benefit of grain legume integrated chain to meet the protein demand of the European end-use industry

Objectives

The general mission of LINK is to set up a European network covering topics related to grain legumes and the products thereof. This means to stimulate an efficient multidisciplinary approach for improving the appropriate primary production of these raw materials and their industrial uses, in order to overcome the remaining constraints and meet the demand in European protein-rich materials.

LINK provides us the tools for a stronger coordination by:

identifying the priorities and gaps of production and utilisation of protein-rich seeds
optimising the research potential on grain legumes, developing a multidisciplinary and integrated approach and identifying scientific gaps for recommendations
organising joint workshops and interactions with an increased cohesion between and within scientists and economic actors

Technical Approach

Task 1: (i) surveys on the two economic branches (primary production, end-uses) in Europe and analysis; (ii) definition of issues to be targeted by the research or commercial actions to be implemented.

Task 2: (i) interactions between on-going European projects on grain legumes; (ii) identification of the research gaps and definition of recommendations.

Task 3: (i) implement relevant thematic workshops to overcome the identified needs and gaps; (ii) transfer methodologies and results, initiate joint programmes and commercial applications.

Task 4: Services and means to support task implementation, communication and cohesion.

Expected Results

The technical deliverables of LINK consist of the technical outputs of the economic surveys, of the thematic workshops and of the programmes or contracts initiated thanks to LINK exchanges. Some expected examples can be indicated hereafter:

common tools and references in the European economic chain
schedule of conditions for the quality requirements in the different sectors
market applications
enhanced basic knowledge to control production and products
new scientific joint and multidisciplinary approaches
improved means of exchanges such as joint permanent means of communication

The long-term outcomes of LINK are expected to be:

multidisciplinary and joint scientific approach related to grain legumes
better interface scientists/end-users in that area
improvement of the competitiveness of European protein-rich raw materials
matching research activities to industrial needs
establishment of a permanent collaboration network which will become autonomous

Contacts

Coordinator

Anne SCHNEIDER / AEP - European Association for Grain Legume Research Association Européenne de recherche sur les Protéagineux / FRANCE

EC Scientific Officer

Ciarán MANGAN / European Commission - DG Research Quality of Life Programme - Unit B1.2 / BELGIUM

Participant