# INCREASE CSA

> Citizen science app for legume genetic resource conservation and research. (iPhone/iPad app by Ubisive S.r.l..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/increase-csa/id1538736887 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ubisive S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1278908168)
- Category: Food & Drink, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 128 MB
- Released: 2020-11-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/increase-csa/id1538736887/reviews.md

## What is INCREASE CSA?

Human plant protein intake is on the rise in many EU regions and the market for meat and dairy alternatives is undergoing annual growth rates of 14% and 11% respectively. In order to face the increasing demand for innovative products and comply with the citizens’ demands for healthy and environmentally friendly foodstuffs, novel varieties are needed and existing genetic resources in crop breading must be properly exploited. The characterisation and maintenance of food legume genetic resources and their exploitation in pre-breeding form the core development of both more sustainable agriculture and healthier food products.

Focusing on chickpea, common bean, lentil and lupin, INCREASE will implement a new approach to conserve, manage and characterise genetic resources leading to benefits on different levels. These species represent a cross-section in terms of their potential value for sustainable food production, and they are all strongly linked to the European food tradition and needs, with significant options for EU agriculture.

INCREASE is guided by the European Commission principles “open science, open innovation and open to the world” and takes advantage of digital technologies to make science and innovation more collaborative and global. For this purpose, the project tests a decentralised approach to the conservation of genetic resources by setting up a Citizen Science Experiment. The aim is to spread knowledge about legumes biodiversity and to involve citizens in evaluation and conservation activities as well as in sharing and exchanging seeds via a specifically developed INCREASE mobile app.

The INCREASE Citizen Science app

This is the central feature for the success of the experiment – everything revolves around it.

You can use it for

- your registration to participate in the experiment
- sending information on the common bean plant you grow
- recording data, e.g. about flowering time, seed size etc.
- taking pictures to document plant traits such as flower, seed and pod colours and shapes, plant growth habit, shapes of leaves all the way to images of the food you prepare with your harvest 
- presenting your own favourite common beans
- access information on the European origin of the beans you will be growing based on geographical coordinates and other information associated to the original collection sites, such as altitudes etc. You will be able to find out based on DNA data from which location in America your accessions have most likely been introduced to Europe
- search for a specific trait and make a request to other EU citizens to obtain their beans


The INCREASE project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 862862.

## Key features

- Participate in citizen science experiments
- Record plant growth and trait data
- Document plant features with photos
- Share and exchange legume seeds
- Access European origin information for beans
- Search for specific traits and request seeds

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/increase-csa/id1538736887/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Bitte keine Musik abspielen, wenn das Telefon auf lautlos gestellt ist

*2025-06-01, version 3.0.4*

Es hat einen Grund, wenn man sein Telefon auf lautlos stellt. Zum Beispiel um anwesende Personen nicht zu stören z.B. beim Schlafen.

Also bitte keine Musik abspielen, wenn das Telefon auf lautlos gestellt ist.

### 5/5 — Muy buena iniciativa

*2025-02-05, version 2.9.1*

Es una app muy buena e intuitiva. Iniciativa muy positiva. En el 2022 me registré para el experimento, pero por falta de espacio no pude registrar las semillas. Este año voy a volver a retomarlo.

### 1/5 — App funktioniert nicht

*2023-04-21, version 2.6.0*

Habe die Mail erhalten soll die smta akzeptieren. Soll angeblich auf dem startfenster oder unter Nachrichten zu finden sein. Beides nicht der Fall: abgesehen davon dass es keinen Punkt Nachrichten gibt 😫

### 3/5 — Fallo

*2023-04-15, version 2.6.0*

No deja escribir la variedad en el plano de siembra

### 1/5 — App funktioniert nicht

*2022-06-05, version 2.4.3*

Ich habe auch die Bestätigung das ich dabei bin kann aber meine Mail nicht bestätigen oder mich für die Stufe 2 anmelden dann kommt immer noch die Fehlermeldung

### 1/5 — App funktioniert nicht, weiter verfahren nicht möglich

*2022-03-22, version 2.4.2*

Ich habe zwar die Bestätigung das ich dabei bin per email erhalten, kann aber die nächsten Schritte nicht ausführen, wie z.B. die App aktualisieren. Somit auch auf nicht mein CSE zugreifen. Sehr schade, hatte mich gefreut an dem Projekt teil zu nehmen.

### 5/5 — Formulare können nicht abgeschickt werden

*2022-02-05, version 2.3.0*

Ich kann mich nicht für Runde 2 anmelden und ich kann auch nicht über das Kontakt Feld etwas abschicken. Sobald ich den Abschicken Button drücke, kommt die Fehlermeldung „Es ist ein Fehler aufgetreten“

EDIT: Der Fehler ist weg. Die App funktioniert wieder einwandfrei.

### 5/5 — Help me

*2021-04-06, version 2.1.0*

I’m trying to confirm my address for the CSE but when I press “send” the app show me an error message like “fatal error occurred”. Can you fix it please?
Thank you
Update: now the app work well, thanks!

### 5/5 — Very well done, easy to use and... fun!!

*2021-03-12, version 2.0.0*

:)

## Frequently asked questions about INCREASE CSA

### What is INCREASE CSA used for?

INCREASE CSA is a citizen science app designed to help conserve and study legume genetic resources. It allows users to register for experiments, record data on plants they grow, and share information about seeds.

### Can I share seeds with other users on INCREASE CSA?

Yes, the app facilitates the sharing and exchange of seeds among EU citizens participating in the experiment. You can also search for specific traits and make requests to other users for their beans.

### Does INCREASE CSA provide information about the origin of the beans?

Yes, the app offers access to information on the European origin of the beans you grow, including geographical coordinates and altitudes of original collection sites. It can even suggest origins based on DNA data.

### What kind of data can I record on INCREASE CSA?

You can record various data points about your common bean plants, such as flowering time and seed size. The app also allows you to take pictures to document plant traits like flower and pod colors, shapes, and leaf structures.

### Is INCREASE CSA available on multiple devices?

Yes, INCREASE CSA is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users interested in participating in the experiment.

### How often is INCREASE CSA updated?

The app was last updated on October 28, 2025, with version 3.0.5. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements for the citizen science experiment.

### What age rating does INCREASE CSA have?

INCREASE CSA has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a broad audience, including younger participants interested in learning about plant biodiversity and contributing to scientific research.

### Does INCREASE CSA have ads?

No, INCREASE CSA does not contain advertisements. As a free application supported by the European Union's Horizon 2020 program, it focuses on user engagement with the citizen science project.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.5 — 2025-10-28

Bugfix.

### 3.0.4 — 2025-05-27

Bugfix.

### 3.0.1 — 2025-05-22

Bugfix.

### 3.0.0 — 2025-05-12

General performance improvements.

### 2.9.2 — 2025-03-09

Bugfix.

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