RITTMO Agroenvironnement. Innovation and Technology Transfer for Fertilizers, Organic Matter and Quality of Agrosystems

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1 RITTMO Agroenvironnement Innovation and Technology Transfer for Fertilizers, Organic Matter and Quality of Agrosystems

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3 RITTMO Agroenvironnement, Colmar (France)

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5 Presentation map STATUTES SERVICES MISSIONS WARRANTIES ACTIVITIES NETWORK THEMES TOOLS

6 Our Statutes ASSOCIATION (under the local law of Alsace) 2001 CREATION RITTMO specialized in fertilizers and growing media 2008 THEMATIC WIDENING RITTMO becomes RITTMO Agroenvironnement NETWORKS OF MEMBERS 70 members in France & Europe ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOOL Supported by : BUDGET 40% from public funding & 60% from private partnership

7 Our Missions EXPERTISE & ADVICE Realization of expert reports and literature synthesis APPLIED RESEARCH Conception, Realization and Interpretation BUILDING REGULATORY FILES Development & placing on the market INNOVATION CONTINUOUS TRAINING Organization of training sessions for professionals REGULATORY AND STANDARDS WATCH Participation in experts groups COMPANY VISIT We organize visits of our buildings and those of our partners INFORMATION ACQUISITION - Conferences, Exhibitions, R&D, Resourcing PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS We organize conferences and technical exchanges DIFFUSION ACCESS TO INNOVATION AID - Advice, Assistance and Support MEMBERS INFORMATION Hotline, technical and regulatory supports

8 Our Fields of Activity FORMULATION EFFICIENCY TESTS EVALUATION OF PRACTICES IMPACTS FERTILIZERS AND GROWING MEDIA VALORISATION OF MATTERS

9 Our Themes PLANT NUTRITION Evaluation of the effectiveness of fertilizers and growing media PLANT STIMULATION Evaluation of the efficiency and modes of action of plant stimulation products APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY Development and evaluation of products based on microorganisms Development of bioindicators of soil quality ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Evaluation of impacts of agricultural practices on agro-ecosystems and on the environment (fertilization, mulching, plastic,...) ENGINEERING PROCESS Evaluation of valorisation processes Development of bio-remediation processes Optimization of formulation products

10 Plant Nutrition Characterization and optimisation of nutrients transfer (nitrogen, phosphorus, trace elements) to the plant Characterization of products effects on soil physical properties Specific techniques and scientific expertise (Bartoli device for structural stability, bioavailability of nutrients, fluorometry, culture under controlled conditions in greenhouse, lysimeters, field test,...) : - for research tests adapted to different needs - for procedures about placing on the market fertilizers and growing media A large panel of studied products: Effectiveness of plant-soil systems: Organic fertilizers, minerals, coated Foliar fertilizers Organic and minerals fertilizers Sewage sludge Wetting agents, hydro-retaining agents Growing media, mulches Nitrification inhibitors, urease Dosage of chlorophylls Enzymatic activities Fluorescence Physicochemical structural stability Nitrification inhibition Water retention Growth & Yield Mineral nutrition Flowering Penetrability Erosion Resistance Growing dynamic Root architecture Mohammed BENBRAHIM mohammed.benbrahim@rittmo.com

11 Plant Stimulation Effectiveness of stimulation products Understanding of mechanisms of action Accompany the process of placing on the market these products Participate in discussions about the regulatory position of stimulation products Development and realization of tests: - Root development - Impact of the stimulation on various plant development indicators (fruit quality, floribondity...) Custom-designed tests: - Demonstration of the effectiveness of a root stimulant National and European research programs: - Understanding of interactions between fertilization and stimulation - Stimulation of resistance against abiotic stresses (drought, frost, salinity) Ludovic FAESSEL Ludovic.faessel@rittmo.com

12 Applied Microbiology Effectiveness of products based on micro-organisms Development of bio-indicators of soil quality Development of methodological tools Evaluate the agronomic effectiveness of bio-fertilizers Assess the impact of products on the microbiological quality of soil Validate the stabilizing effect and / or hygienic setting of microorganisms on litter, manure and compost Develop new fertilizer formulations with a better efficiency We develop and we manage test: - Clover-Rhizobium Symbiosis - Nitrifying activity - Glomus mosseae - Genetic Biodiversity - PGPR tests, Perform tests: - Optimize the composition and formulation of a new bio-fertilizer to get a interesting agronomic efficiency National and European research programs: - Study of the impact of sludge undergoing various processing methods (European project PCRD V «BIOWASTE») - Evaluation of microbiological risk management by the composting process for animal by-products Najat NASSR PAST Université de Strasbourg najat.nassr@rittmo.com

13 Environmental Impacts Evaluation of products safety Evaluation of environmental impacts Management of contamination Secure waste recovery in agriculture, Assessing the impact of products at end-of-life Verify the lack of negative effects of products on the environment Validate the effectiveness of bio-depollution treatments We develop and we manage test (ecotoxicology): - in solid or liquid phase - with different bio-indicators : plants, algae, earthworms, fungi, bacteria... - in laboratory, growth chamber or lysimeter boxes exposed to real weather conditions Perform tests: - Evaluate the environmental risk in order to integrate a new fertilizer in national or European standards National and European research programs: - The study of impacts on agricultural soils of bio-based and biodegradable materials (packaging) composting (BioPlasTox) - The development and the adaptation of methods of safety assessment for fertilizers (synthetic and organic) Pascale CHENON pascale.chenon@rittmo.com

14 Engineering Processes Valorisation of organic matter wastes Biological/physical treatments New products formulation Composting / Vermicomposting / Methanisation / Pyrolysis Maturation & stability of organic products Improvement and formulation of products Bio-depollution We develop and we manage test: - Evaluation of methanogenic potential (BMP) - Stability evaluation by: respirometry (AT4 or OUR), self-rising temperature (ROTTEGRAD), germination of cress seeds,... Perform tests: - Bioreactor studies on composting, methanisation - Development of a biological decontamination system for effluents containing residues of pesticide National and European research programs: - European project INTERREG IV B of methanisation and pyrolysis (BioenNW) - ADEME project about the agronomic and health quality of digestate - PhD thesis : biodegradation process of pesticides residues by microorganism consortium Nicolas THEVENIN nicolas.thevenin@rittmo.com

15 Our Resources OPERATIONAL TEAM - 16 people, mainly scientists and technicians SCIENTIFIC PARTNERS NETWORK - Renewal of our researchers skills ADVANCED MULTI-SCALE EQUIPMENT SCALE 150 SMALL CULTURE AREA (1/4m 3 ) 6 LYSIMETER BOXES (7m 3 ) 10 PLANTED FILTERS (REEDS) 6 OPEN-FIELD AREAS 6 EXPERIMENTAL GREENHOUSES 2 PHYTOTRONS 6 REACTORS 4 LABORATORIES FULLY EQUIPPED LEVEL OF MONITORING CONDITIONS

16 Our Network PUBLIC LABORATORY & RESEARCH GROUPS TECHNICAL CENTRES FOR APPLIED RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER NETWORK TEACHING STRUCTURES BANKING & INNOVATION FINANCERS INSTITUTIONS & REGULATORY GROUPS PROFESSIONALS, ASSOCIATIONS AND GROUPS OF EXPERTS

17 Our Warranties The French CRT label is reserved for structures which transfer technology to companies. It is granted for three years by the French Ministry of Research. Granted to a company, this label guarantees that a CRT-structure is able to address appropriate and quality responses about a technological question. 65 centers in France are labeled, in all industrial fields. ISO 9001 certification ensures adherence to a set of standardized requirements for a quality management. The Carnot Institute label acknowledges structures for their high scientific level, professionnalism and engagement to develop high quality research partnership RITTMO is a founding member of the MICA (Materials Carnot Institute of Alsace) beside 5 R&D centers & 8 laboratories. Our Training Accreditation recognizes our ability to design, organize and deliver training sessions to professionals. With our French CIR certification, some research from our customers are eligible to governmental funds for research.

18 Our Services INNOVATION SUPPORT SPECIFICATIONS ESTIMATE NETWORK Meeting Confidentiality Maturation of the project Help to find supporting funds for innovation Drafting the technical offer Partnership network solicitation (experts, suppliers, distributors) Technology intelligence Completion of the study ISO 9001 warranties CIR assistance

19 Contact Us RITTMO AGROENVIRONNEMENT Pôle d'excellence en agronomie et viticulture Adrien ZELLER 37 rue de Herrlisheim COLMAR +(0) (0)