International collaboration – Blue Harvest project

• Post by: Sohar University
• August 24, 2025
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Partners from the Blue Harvest research project – Sohar University, Wageningen University (WUR), The Open Mind company B.V., The Netherlands, and Sohar Port and Free Zone – convened for a project review meeting at the Sohar University campus on 14.5.2025. The SU research team, Faculty of Engineering, discussed tasks completed related to the growth of elephant grass and the monitoring of the growth conditions in terms of soil properties. Tests are conducted in the Civil Engineering labs of Sohar University. Partners exchanged ideas on best practices to adapt the plant to grow in Oman. The project aligns with Oman 2040 vision and promotes circular economy in Oman.