UBI is the leader of the project dedicated to the economic exploitation of mountain plants
The Montanha Viva project, led by the University of Beira Interior (UBI) and approved by the PROMOVE – Promote the Future of the Interior program, aims to develop an intelligent decision support system for the economic exploitation of mountain plants. This system, designed for remote locations without an internet connection, aims to increase production, reduce the consumption of natural resources and promote biodiversity and environmental sustainability.
The project begins by identifying and characterizing mountain plants with beneficial properties to mitigate agricultural pests and promote health and well-being. A local and remote monitoring system will be developed, using artificial intelligence algorithms for agricultural decisions. In addition, the project aims to promote sustainable mountain tourism by raising awareness of local biodiversity.
The project partners will contribute to the sustainable development of their territories by:
- Identifying plants with commercial applications;
- Ecosystem conservation;
- Developing environmental and soil monitoring systems;
- And creating systems for predicting plant vigor and making information available through digital interpretive tables along walking trails.
This approach aims to foster new businesses related to mountain tourism with an emphasis on nature and sustainability.