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
UTRECHT UNIVERSITY
Prof. Corné M.J. Pieterse & Dr. Peter A.H.M. Bakker
Department of Biology, Plant-Microbe Interactions
WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITY
Prof. Ton Bisseling & Dr. Rene Geurts
Department of Plant Science, Molecular Biology
LEIDEN UNIVERSITY
Prof. Gilles P. van Wezel
Institute of Biology, Molecular Biotechnology
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.
Corbion/Purac
Delivers innovative solutions based on pure, natural ingredients and processes.
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.
Bejo Seeds
International seed company, focus on seed production & quality and seed technology.
Enza Seeds
International seed company, focus on seed production & quality and seed technology.
RijkZwaan
International seed company, focus on seed production & quality and seed technology.
Koppert Biological Systems
Produce, register and market natural enemies and microbial products to control pests & diseases.
IncoTec
Provides innovative products and services for seed coating, pelleting, seed enhancement.
PlantHealthCure
Develops and sells biological fertilizers and soil improvers & stimulants.
BaseClear
Leading company in microbiome and RNA sequencing and bioinformatics .