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Bioresources

Our Expertise – Our Technology

Scientists at AIT’s Bioresources Unit develop new technologies and tools aimed at increasing the exploitation of plant and microbial resources as well as a more efficient detection of airborne and environmental pathogens. The team’s goals are to make advancements in sustainable crop production and pest control and to develop microbe-based solutions for the bioeconomy. Bioresources Unit is a reliable and well-respected scientific partner to industry, academia and public institutions.

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IMPROVING PLANT VIGOR

We explore the molecular mechanisms of plants critical for stress tolerance and develop innovative strategies for crop improvement.

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IMPROVING PLANT QUALITY

Using multi-omics approaches, we develop DNA-based genetic markers. These are versatile tools for research, plant breeding and selection programmes.

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PLANT MICROBIOME APPLICATIONS

We explore the functioning of plant microbiomes, their interaction with the host plant and develop new agricultural applications to improve plant traits.

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FORMULATIONS AND COATINGS

We develop formulations for microbial seed coatings and foliar sprays as well as methods for encapsulating agronomically relevant microorganisms to exploit their optimal potential in the field.

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BIOCONTROL OF PLANT DISEASES

We develop microbial products for the biocontrol of various plant diseases and research their mode of action at the molecular, genomic and phylogenetic levels.

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IMPROVING FOOD SYSTEMS

We develop microbial solutions and microbiome-based models to improve food systems.

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REMEDIATION

We develop microbial remediation technologies for the decontamination of organic pollutants.

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BIOAEROSOL RESEARCH

We research the detection, identification and analysis of bioaerosols using molecular biological methods. We also develop and validate devices and processes for air purification.

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