Seipasa Receives Ivace+i Support for BioTubeROl: A Research Project Targeting Olive Knot And Peacock Spot Diseases
19 January 2026, Spain: Seipasa, the Spanish companyspecializing in the development, formulation, and manufacturing of bioinsecticides, biofungicides, biostimulants, and nutritional treatments for agriculture, has secured the backing of Ivace+i Innovation for its participation in the BioTubeROl research project.
This initiative aims to develop cutting-edge, controlled-release systems for natural phytopharmaceuticals to combat two of the most significant threats to olive cultivation: olive knot (Pseudomonas savastanoi) and peacock spot (Venturia oleaginea).
The BioTubeROl project was launched with the mission of shielding olive trees against bacterial and fungal colonization, thereby reducing plant debility and increasing both productivity and crop quality. To achieve this, the research focuses on the development and validation of an innovative bioprotection product based on an encapsulation system for active compounds. These compounds possess specific toxicological properties and biocidal capabilities against plant pathogens.
Project objectives
A key strategic pillar of BioTubeROl is the development, synthesis, and characterization of a novel system of “intelligent molecular gates” loaded with natural bioactive molecules. The project includes the in vitro validation of these new biopesticides and the selection of materials with the highest efficacy against Pseudomonas savastanoi and Venturia oleaginea.
Furthermore, the research covers the optimization of synthesis processes for advanced biopesticide materials, the preparation of concentrated dispersions, and final product formulation. The project will culminate in the design of agronomic protocols for trunk and branch applications, as well as field experimental trials to determine the most effective application methods for the final product.
Cooperation and funding
The BioTubeROl project is being conducted through a strategic cooperation consortium. This partnership integrates Seipasa, S.A., Energy Management & Innovation, S.L., the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), the Cooperativa Agrícola Católica (Cocentaina), and the Plastics and Related Materials Research Association,
The initiative is co-funded by the European Union and Ivace+i Innovation, with a total granted amount of €518,902.55.
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