Beneficial Bacteria and Fungi are vital for plant health and resilience. They help to control diseases, absorb nutrients and increase yield sustainably. Koppert Biological Systems invites professionals in the seed breeding industry to discuss how microbials can enforce our joint efforts to sustainably increase agricultural production. If you want to be part of this challenge, we look forward to your presence on October 14, 2015.
Learn how and why from the world’s experts in microbiology and discover how microbials can benefit agricultural crops worldwide.
Programme October 14, 2015.
14:00 – 14:30
Registration & welcome coffee
14:30
Henri Oosthoek, Koppert Biological Systems
Opening and Welcome
Mohamed Hijri – University of Montreal
Microbiology for sustainable farming. End the phosphorus crisis.
Dr. Matteo Lorito – University of Naples
How microbes can feed the world and increase crop yield
Peter Maes – Koppert Biological Systems
In Partnership with Nature – Koppert Biological Systems’ Microbial strategy
Rick van der Pas & Sjoerd van der Ent - Koppert Biological Systems
Launch of Koppert Biological Systems’ first microbial seed care product
16:45 - 18:15
Networking reception
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Koppert Biological Systems
Veilingweg 14
2651 BE Berkel en Rodenrijs
The Netherlands
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