Partners

I. ACADEMIC PARTNERS

The five academic partners have extensive expertise in the fields of: a) metagenomics and microbial ecology of soil and plant-associated microorganisms, b) molecular biology of symbiotic bacteria, Bacilli, mycorrhizal fungi, c) chemistry & natural product research, d) comparative genomics and bioinformatics, e) plant-microbe interactions and induced systemic resistance, f) discovery of antibiotics and antifungals from soil and plant-associated microbes, g) effects of microorganisms on plant growth & development, and h) signal-transduction pathways in symbiosis, and i) plant defense against pests and diseases. Click on a name for a detailed description.
 

NIOO-KNAW

 

Prof. dr. Jos M. Raaijmakers
Department of Microbial Ecology

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UTRECHT UNIVERSITY

Prof. Corné M.J. Pieterse & Dr. Peter A.H.M. Bakker
Department of Biology, Plant-Microbe Interactions

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WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITY

Prof. Ton Bisseling & Dr. Rene Geurts
Department of Plant Science, Molecular Biology

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LEIDEN UNIVERSITY

Prof. Gilles P. van Wezel
Institute of Biology, Molecular Biotechnology

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GRONINGEN UNIVERSITY

Prof. Oscar Kuipers
Department of Molecular Genetics

 

II. INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS

 

DSM
International leading company in discovery & production of new microbials, antifungals, antibiotics, and enzymes for pharma and food.

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Corbion/Purac
Delivers innovative solutions based on pure, natural ingredients and processes.

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BDS/MLS
BioDetection Systems (BDS) provides highly sensitive and cost-effective bioassays for toxicological research. MicroLifeSolutions (MLS) is a new start-up company for drug discovery, small-scale production and bioactivity screenings.

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Bejo Seeds
International seed company, focus on seed production & quality and seed technology.

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Enza Seeds
International seed company, focus on seed production & quality and seed technology. 

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RijkZwaan
International seed company, focus on seed production & quality and seed technology.

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Koppert Biological Systems
Produce, register and market natural enemies and microbial products to control pests & diseases.

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IncoTec
Provides innovative products and services for seed coating, pelleting, seed enhancement.

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PlantHealthCure
Develops and sells biological fertilizers and soil improvers & stimulants.

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BaseClear
Leading company in microbiome and RNA sequencing and bioinformatics .