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PRIMA-SAFE study highlights: treated wastewater plus Trichoderma boosts tomato growth and yield under greenhouse conditions

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Why this work matters for PRIMA-SAFE Water scarcity is pushing Mediterranean and semi-arid regions to adopt alternative irrigation sources that reduce dependence on freshwater while keeping horticultural production stable. Within PRIMA-SAFE, safe treated wastewater reuse is not only about having enough water, but also about ensuring that agronomic performance, environmental compatibility, and safety criteria can …

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PRIMA-SAFE publication: a fungi–crop strategy to reduce heavy-metal risks under wastewater irrigation

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What this new paper is about PRIMA-SAFE has a new open-access publication that addresses a very practical question for Mediterranean and water-scarce regions: when treated wastewater is reused for irrigation, how can we keep soils productive while reducing long-term concerns related to heavy metals and potential exposure risks? The study, published in Environments, explores an …

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PRIMA-SAFE at the Second Pan African University International Conference: Advancing Sustainable Water Treatment

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Emerging contaminants in water systems pose a growing threat to environmental integrity, public health, and long-term sustainability. The Second Pan African International Conference, held from 1st to 2nd December 2025 at the University of Tlemcen, Algeria, provided a key forum for researchers, innovators, and policymakers to tackle these challenges. Centered on Africa’s transition toward sustainability …

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Inside the PRIMA-SAFE Lab: How We Analyze Water for Safe Reuse

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From field samples to risk-based decisions: PRIMA-SAFE labs analyze reclaimed water to track pharmaceuticals, antibiotic resistance markers, and other hazards—so farmers can reuse water safely and sustainably. Why analyze reclaimed water? In Mediterranean agriculture, treated wastewater can boost soil fertility and reduce fertilizer use—but it may carry organic micropollutants, pathogens, antibiotic resistance signals (ARGs), and …

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Open Access Publication Highlights Biochar-Based Adsorption for Scalable Water Treatment

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As part of the research developed under the PRIMA-SAFE project, a new peer-reviewed article has been published in the high-impact journal Separation and Purification Technology (Impact Factor: 9). The paper, titled: “Biochar-based Downflow Fixed-Bed Adsorption Systems for Water Treatment: Process Optimization, Reusability, and Techno-Economic Evaluation”, offers fresh insight into sustainable, low-cost technologies for addressing one …

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SAFE at ecoSTP2025: Presenting Sustainable Water Treatment Solutions in Stockholm

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From June 23rd to 26th, 2025, the SAFE project was proudly represented at the 7th IWA International Conference on eco-Technologies for Wastewater Treatment (ecoSTP2025), held in Stockholm, Sweden. Hosted by the International Water Association (IWA) in collaboration with KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Mälardalen University, the event gathered scientists, engineers, and decision-makers from around …

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Greek SAFE Team Shares Research on Wastewater Irrigation at International Horticultural Symposium in Thessaloniki

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From June 2nd to 6th, 2025, members of the Greek research team involved in the PRIMA-SAFE project participated in the prestigious ‘IX International Symposium on Seed, Transplant and Stand Establishment of Horticultural Crops’ and the ‘III International Symposium on Vegetable Grafting’, held in Thessaloniki, Greece. These combined events gathered researchers and professionals from around the …

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SAFE Project Meeting in Potenza: Collaboration in Action

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On June 11th, 2025, the University of Basilicata in Potenza became the heart of scientific dialogue and strategic planning as it hosted the latest in-person meeting of the PRIMA-SAFE project. With representatives from all partner institutions present, the day was marked by an atmosphere of openness, technical depth, and shared purpose. From the initial welcome …

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SAFE Project Meeting at the University of Basilicata – Advancing Collaboration Across Work Packages

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📍 11th June 2025 – Room A4, University of Basilicata (UNIBAS), Potenza, Italy The SAFE project continues to build momentum with its upcoming in-person meeting hosted by the University of Basilicata (UNIBAS) in Potenza, Italy, on June 11th, 2025. This gathering brings together researchers and project leaders from across the PRIMA-SAFE consortium to share progress, …

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PRIMA-SAFE at IWA Resource Recovery Conference 2025: Advancing Sustainable Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery

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From May 19 to 23, 2025, the IRSA-CNR research group, a key partner in the PRIMA-SAFE project, took part in the prestigious IWA Resource Recovery Conference 2025, held in Leeuwarden, The Netherlands. This international event, hosted by the International Water Association (IWA) in collaboration with Wetsus – the European Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Water …

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