The aim of this project is to create added value to these alternative growth media by adding biological control fungi to add disease- and/or pest-suppressive properties.Research approachFirst, three types of plant fibers (flax shives, reed straw, miscanthus straw) are pre-treated to enable their successful inoculation with biological control fungi.
Main research questionThe aim of this project is to determine the phytosanitary status in Belgium for 6 regulated plant pathogenic fungi and for 5 insect pests (present/absent).
The question is whether the aerobic degradation by white-rot fungi could create an additional protein source. Research approachWith field experiments we study how to optimize the cultivation technique of mixed crops in order to obtain maximum protein production.
De kosten voor inputs van teelten zijn onderverdeeld in zaai- en pootgoed, gewasbescherming (herbiciden, fungiciden, insecticiden, etc.), en meststoffen (aangekochte kunstmest, kalk en meststoffen van organische oorsprong).
main strawberry varieties, (ii) identify the susceptible crop stages to infection by Mucor, (iii) select chemical and alternative methods/means of control or eradication of Mucor, (iv) establish and demonstrate an IPM control strategy against Mucor (This approach will need to be integrated into the current broader control strategy towards fruit rot fungi
The aim of this project is to test the potential of MinION using two cases: 1) bacteria located in the tissue type of the bark of a tree, specifically Candidatus Phytoplasma and Candidatus Liberibacter species and 2) pathogenic fungi in forests in complex communities of different origins (seeds of conifers and spore traps).
food processing plant "Food Pilot" equipped with >50 pieces of semi-industrial equipmentWorkshop for building prototypes for automation and robotizationComposting site and compost reactor ILVO also has more than 40 accredited labs for specialized analyses Food analysesAnimal-related analysesMarine analysesDiagnosis of plant-pathogenic bacteria, fungi
In stage 4, sequencing techniques will be used to screen for plastic degrading bacteria and fungi for the most occurring plastic polymers.
Because this is a platform technology, it can easily be extended to the detection of other unwanted bacteria and contaminants (fungi, toxins, allergens, pesticides, heavy metals, etc.). A follow-up has already started in the SIPORE project. FinancingInterreg Vlaanderen Nederland
Additional knowledge about soil bacteria and fungi will support local soy growing.