The INCREASE project has successfully concluded.

While the Citizen Science Experiment continues during growing season 2026, learn more about the impact of INCREASE and view our results here.

Stay tuned for more results to come. We will continue to update the results section and inform you via social media when new results are published.

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INCREASE – Intelligent Collections of Food Legumes Genetic Resources for European Agrofood Systems

Pulse Lovers, Hobby Gardeners and Citizen Scientists: Join Round 7 of the Award-Winning INCREASE Citizen Science Experiment

REGISTER NOW for a new bean-growing journey: Registration is now open for the 2027 growing season of the INCREASE Citizen Science Experiment (CSE). You can register via the dedicated “INCREASE CSA” app from now until the 28th of February 2027. Everyone with a passion for gardening, science and biodiversity is warmly welcome to join!

Although the INCREASE project has officially concluded, the CSE core team is dedicated to keeping this journey alive. Thanks to the institutional funding of our individual partners, we are thrilled to organise and run another round of this impactful initiative.

A Thriving Community of Citizen Scientists

Over the past six growing seasons, more than 27,000 citizens from all over Europe have taken part in this collaborative experiment. Together, participants have explored the conservation and characterisation of traditional bean varieties, sharing invaluable scientific data and building a vibrant community dedicated to promoting agrobiodiversity across the continent. For this initiative, the INCREASE Citizen Science Experiment was recognised with the European Union Prize for Citizen Science in 2024.

How to Take Part

Anyone with a smartphone, a garden, terrace, balcony or field, and a love for nature can join! Participants will receive six different varieties of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) to grow, observe, and preserve during the upcoming growing season.

Using the INCREASE CSA app, participants document their plants’ progress by uploading photos and recording key traits. This citizen-generated data continues to support scientific research into bean diversity and agricultural sustainability.

About the INCREASE CSA App

The INCREASE CSA app is free to download on all major digital platforms and available in multiple languages. The registration for Round 7 and all experiment observations are managed exclusively through the app.

We look forward to welcoming you to the 2027 edition of the INCREASE bean-growing journey.

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