EONANOBIOPS Partners’ Meeting Strengthens Collaborative Research on Sustainable Nano-Biopesticides in Palestine

EONANOBIOPS partners met in Palestine to advance research on sustainable nano-biopesticides derived from essential oils as environmentally friendly alternatives to chemical pesticides.

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19/05/2026
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Within the framework of the EONANOBIOPS project activities, a meeting was held on 16 May 2026 at An-Najah National University (ANNU), bringing together the project team from the Biodiversity and Environmental Research Center (BERC), the lead partner of the project, and the project team from An-Najah National University (ANNU), a project partner institution. The meeting aimed to strengthen scientific collaboration and promote the exchange of expertise among project partners.

Representing BERC at the meeting were Prof. Dr. Mohammed Saleem Shtayeh, Project Coordinator, Dr. Rana Jamous, Project Manager, and researcher Salam Abu Zaitoun. The ANNU team was represented by Prof. Dr. Munqez Shtaya, Project Manager, and Prof. Dr. Nidal Jaradat, External Expert.

The meeting featured extensive scientific discussions on the results achieved during the previous phase of project implementation, particularly those related to exploring the biological properties of essential oils derived from aromatic plants and evaluating their effectiveness against bacterial, fungal, and insect pests affecting tomato crops. Discussions also focused on assessing the potential of these oils as a basis for developing environmentally friendly nano-biopesticides.

In addition, the teams reviewed toxicity assessment studies, chemical composition analyses, and the identification of active compounds within the tested essential oils. Future research activities and upcoming implementation steps were also discussed, alongside opportunities to further strengthen scientific cooperation, support capacity building, and enhance the exchange of scientific and technical expertise between the two institutions.

The two sides also explored mechanisms to enhance cooperation during the upcoming phase of the project, including the coordination of specialized training activities between the research and technical teams. These efforts aim to facilitate the exchange of scientific knowledge and technologies applied within the project while contributing to the development of researchers’ skills and strengthening collaborative work among partner institutions.

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