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Projects - dr. LS (Leo) van Overbeek
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Blood-feeding midges as models for the role of microbiomes in the transmission of diseases
Microbiomes in natural biotic and abiotic ecosystems can be determining factors in emergence of diseases, and fundamental knowledge on interactions of... -
Modifying the plant microbiome to make plants more resistant to pests and diseases
Many important agricultural and horticultural plant species are susceptible to pests and diseases caused by insects, mites, nematodes, fungi, bacteria... -
KV 1406-105: Gedrag van humaan pathogene bacteriën in groenteteelt onder veldomstandigheden
The causative agent responsible for the outbreak of hemorrhagic uremic syndrom (HUS) among consumers of fenugreek sprouts in Hamburg, 2011, was caused... -
Global One Health risks of livestock manure application
Animal manure has widespread use as natural fertiliser to increase food production. However, manure application bears potential risks for human and... -
Blood-feeding midges as models for the role of microbiomes in the transmission of diseases: a Global One Health approach
The introduction of unknown pathogenic viruses can pose a major threat to livestock and human health. Recently, the Netherlands faced such a challenge... -
H224 + 225 Coating van vlinderbloemige-zaden met droogte tolerante Rhizobium bacteriën
Drought tolerance is an important bacterial trait for survival in terrestrial habitats, like soil. We postulate that this trait is genetically... -
Soil indicators for plant health
‘Soil health’ describes the microbial status of soils in relation to their potential to suppress (soil-borne) phytopathogens. Soil-borne... -
BIOFECTOR - Resource Preservation by Application of BIO-efFECTORS in European Crop Production
BIOFECTOR aims to reduce input of mineral fertilisers in European agriculture by development of specifically adapted bio-effectors (BEs) to improve...